tap
tap /ˈtæp/
noun
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(
)
The sound made by a gentle blow
(
pat
, rap
, tap
)
the sound made by a gentle blow
He gave a gentle tap on the door to announce his arrival.
He gave a gentle tap on the door to announce his arrival.
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A light touch or stroke
(
pat
, tap
, dab
)
a light touch or stroke
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The act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
(
tap
, wiretap
)
the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
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A plug for a bunghole in a cask
(
spigot
, tap
)
a plug for a bunghole in a cask
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A tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads
(
tap
)
a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads
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(dancing) a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)
(
tap
)
(dancing) a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)
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A faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
(
hydrant
, tap
, water faucet
[ N. American] , water tap
)
a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
Please turn off the tap when you finish washing the dishes
Please turn off the tap when you finish washing the dishes
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A gentle blow
(
rap
, strike
, tap
)
a gentle blow
verb
-
()
Cut a female screw thread with a tap
(
tap
)
cut a female screw thread with a tap
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()
Draw from; make good use of
(
exploit
, tap
)
draw from; make good use of
We must exploit the resources we are given wisely
we must exploit the resources we are given wisely
-
()
Strike lightly
(
tip
, tap
)
strike lightly
He tapped me on the shoulder
He tapped me on the shoulder
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()
Draw from or dip into to get something
(
tap
)
draw from or dip into to get something
Tap one's memory
tap one's memory
Tap a source of money
tap a source of money
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()
Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
(
bug
, intercept
, wiretap
, tap
)
tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy
The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy
Is this hotel room bugged?
Is this hotel room bugged?
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Make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
(
tap
, solicit
, beg
)
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce
Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce
My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities
My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities
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Pierce in order to draw a liquid from
(
tap
)
pierce in order to draw a liquid from
Tap a maple tree for its syrup
tap a maple tree for its syrup
Tap a keg of beer
tap a keg of beer
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Draw (liquor) from a tap
(
tap
)
draw (liquor) from a tap
Tap beer in a bar
tap beer in a bar
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Dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
(
tap
, tapdance
)
dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
Glover tapdances better than anybody
Glover tapdances better than anybody
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Walk with a tapping sound
(
tap
)
walk with a tapping sound
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Make light, repeated taps on a surface
(
knock
, pink
, rap
, tap
)
make light, repeated taps on a surface
He was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently
he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently
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Furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
(
tap
)
furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
Tap a cask of wine
tap a cask of wine
