Tap
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British pronunciation/tˈæp/
American pronunciation/ˈtæp/

Definition & Meaning of "tap"

to tap
01

to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows

to tap definition and meaning
02

to cut or form a female screw thread inside a hole or nut

03

to make use of or access a resource or source of information

04

to secretly intercept or monitor communication on a telephone or telegraph wire to obtain information

05

to ask for or obtain something by begging or borrowing

06

to extract sap, often from maple trees, by making a hole in the trunk

07

to walk with a series of light, rhythmic, tapping sounds, usually produced by shoes with hard soles or heels hitting the ground

08

to release or draw liquid from a container by opening a valve

8.1

to take liquid out of a container or well, often by opening a small hole or using a device to access the liquid

09

to lightly strike or hit a surface repeatedly, producing a series of short, sharp sounds

Tap
01

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

tap definition and meaning
02

the sound made by a gentle blow

03

a light touch or stroke

04

the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information

05

a plug for a bunghole in a cask

06

a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads

07

a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)

08

a gentle blow

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Example
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The drummer taps the snare drum softly during the ballad.
The boxer is tapping his opponent's gloves, signaling sportsmanship.
The carpenter is tapping the wood to check for its quality.
She has tapped the surface to find hidden compartments in the antique desk.
Children often tap their pencils on the desk absentmindedly.
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