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9 Definitions of: tap

1. verb, to strike (something) lightly and usually repeatedly
2. verb, to produce by striking in this way
3. verb, to strike lightly with (something)
4. verb, to walk with a tapping sound
5. verb, to attach metal or leather reinforcing pieces to (the toe or heel of a shoe)
6. noun, a light blow or knock, or the sound made by it
7. noun, the metal piece attached to the toe or heel of a shoe used for tap-dancing
8. noun, short for tap-dancing
9. noun, phonetics the contact made between the tip of the tongue and the alveolar ridge as the tongue is flicked upwards in the execution of a flap or vibrates rapidly in the execution of a trill or roll ▷ See also taps
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1. noun, a valve by which a fluid flow from a pipe can be controlled by opening and closing an orifice. US and Canadian name: faucet
2. noun, a stopper to plug a cask or barrel and enable the contents to be drawn out in a controlled flow
3. noun, a particular quality of alcoholic drink, esp when contained in casks
4. noun, short for taproom
5. noun, the surgical withdrawal of fluid from a bodily cavity
6. noun, Also called: screw tap a tool for cutting female screw threads, consisting of a threaded steel cylinder with longitudinal grooves forming cutting edges. Compare die
7. noun, electronics a connection made at some point between the end terminals of an inductor, resistor, or some other component. Usual Brit name: tapping
8. noun, stock exchange a) an issue of a government security released slowly onto the market when its market price reaches a predetermined level b) (as modifier)
9. noun, a concealed listening or recording device connected to a telephone or telegraph wire for the purpose of obtaining information secretly
10. noun, on tap a) ready for immediate use b) (of drinks) on draught
11. verb, to furnish with a tap
12. verb, to draw off with or as if with a tap
13. verb, to cut into (a tree) and draw off sap from it
14. verb, to ask or beg (someone) for money
15. verb, a) to connect a tap to (a telephone or telegraph wire) b) to listen in secret to (a telephone message, etc) by means of a tap
16. verb, to make a connection to (a pipe, drain, etc)
17. verb, to cut a female screw thread in (an object or material) by use of a tap
18. verb, to withdraw (fluid) from (a bodily cavity)
19. verb, (of a sports team or an employer) to make an illicit attempt to recruit (a player or employee bound by an existing contract)
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1. noun, verb, a Scot word for top
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Synonyms:	beat, drum, knock, pat, rap, touch, valve, spout, faucet (U.S. Canad.), spigot	And more...

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