tapper
ˈtæpə
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Definition of tapper - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
danceUStap-dancerUS
  • The tapper performed an impressive routine on stage.
2.
person tappingperson who taps, especially for extracting sap or drawing off liquid
  • The tapper skillfully extracted maple syrup from the tree..
extractor
3.
toolstool or instrument that taps
  • The mechanic used a tapper to fix the machine.
hammer mallet striker
4.
machiningTECH.worker who uses a tap to cut screw threadsTECH.
  • The tapper carefully threaded the metal piece.
threader
5.
surveillanceDatedperson who secretly listens to phone or wire communicationsDated
  • The tapper was caught by the police.
eavesdropper interceptor
6.
sportsTECH.assistant in paraswimming who taps swimmersTECH.
  • The tapper helped the swimmer during the race.
aide assistant helper
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    tool or instrument that taps

Expressions with tapper

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song or tune that makes you want to tap your toes
That new jazz song is a real toe tapper.
person who secretly listens to phone calls
The phone tapper was caught by the police.

Origin of tapper

Middle English, tappe (stopper)

Examples of tapper in a sentence

  • The tappers rehearsed in the studio.
  • The tapper worked tirelessly during the harvest season.
  • Each tapper has their own technique for extracting sap.
  • He grabbed a tapper to gently knock the nail.
  • A tapper was needed to adjust the valve.
  • The tapper ensured each bolt was perfectly threaded.

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  1. French:danseur de claquettes, récolteur de sève, ...
  2. German:Stepptänzer, Zapfer, ...
  3. Italian:ballerino di tip tap, raccoglitore, ...
  4. Spanish:bailarín de claqué, extractor, ...
  5. Portuguese:sapateador, extrator, ...
  6. Chinese:踢踏舞者, 采集者, ...
  7. Japanese:タップダンサー, タッパー, ...
  8. Arabic:راقِص نَقْر, نقّار, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַקְדָן סְטֶפְּס, מְקִישׁ, ...
  10. Russian:чечёточник, таппер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:танцівник степу, збирач соку, ...
  12. Hindi:टैप नर्तक, टैपर, ...

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