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tap
verb(tap)tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
Examples:
The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy.
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verb(tap)dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
Synonyms: tapdance,
Examples:
Glover tapdances better than anybody.
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verb(tap)make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
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verb(tap)make light, repeated taps on a surface
Examples:
He was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently.
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noun(tap)a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
Synonyms: hydrant, water faucet, water tap,
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noun(tap)a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)
tap
noun(tap)a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads
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verb(tap)cut a female screw thread with a tap
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verb(tap)draw from or dip into to get something
Examples:
Tap one's memory.
Tap a source of money.
Tap a source of money.
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verb(tap)draw (liquor) from a tap
Examples:
Tap beer in a bar.
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verb(tap)furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
Examples:
Tap a cask of wine.
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verb(tap)pierce in order to draw a liquid from
Examples:
Tap a maple tree for its syrup.
Tap a keg of beer.
Tap a keg of beer.
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verb(tap)walk with a tapping sound