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tap

(t/&/p )

noun (n)

the sound made by a gentle blow(noun.event)

Synonym:
pat, rap

source: wordnet30
a gentle blow(noun.event)

Synonym:
rap, strike

source: wordnet30
a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
hydrant, water faucet, water tap

source: wordnet30
a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a plug for a bunghole in a cask(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
spigot

source: wordnet30
the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information(noun.act)

Synonym:
wiretap

source: wordnet30
a light touch or stroke(noun.act)

Synonym:
dab, pat

source: wordnet30
A gentle or slight blow; a light rap; a pat.(noun)

source: webster1913
A hole or pipe through which liquor is drawn.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

cut a female screw thread with a tap(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
draw from or dip into to get something(verb.possession)

Example:
Tap one's memory.
Tap a source of money.

source: wordnet30
strike lightly(verb.contact)

Example:
He tapped me on the shoulder.

Synonym:
tip

source: wordnet30
draw from; make good use of(verb.consumption)

Synonym:
exploit

source: wordnet30
tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information(verb.perception)

Example:
The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy.

Synonym:
bug, intercept, wiretap

source: wordnet30
furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it(verb.possession)

Example:
Tap a cask of wine.

source: wordnet30
make light, repeated taps on a surface(verb.perception)

Example:
He was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently.

Synonym:
knock, pink, rap

source: wordnet30
walk with a tapping sound(verb.motion)

source: wordnet30
dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes(verb.motion)

Example:
Glover tapdances better than anybody.

Synonym:
tapdance

source: wordnet30
draw (liquor) from a tap(verb.motion)

Example:
Tap beer in a bar.

source: wordnet30
pierce in order to draw a liquid from(verb.contact)

Example:
Tap a maple tree for its syrup.
Tap a keg of beer.

source: wordnet30
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently(verb.communication)

Synonym:
beg, solicit

source: wordnet30
To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.(verb)

source: webster1913
To strike a gentle blow.(verb)

source: webster1913
To pierce so as to let out, or draw off, a fluid; as, to tap a cask, a tree, a tumor, etc.(verb)

source: webster1913

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