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Definition of tapper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
danceUS tap-dancerUS
- The tapper performed an impressive routine on stage.
2.
person tappingperson who taps, especially for extracting sap or drawing off liquid
- The tapper collected maple sap from the trees.
3.
toolstool or instrument that taps
- The mechanic used a tapper to fix the machine.
4.
machiningTECH. worker who uses a tap to cut screw threadsTECH.
- The tapper carefully threaded the metal piece.
5.
surveillanceDated person who secretly listens to phone or wire communicationsDated
- The tapper was caught by the police.
6.
sportsTECH. assistant in paraswimming who taps swimmersTECH.
- The tapper helped the swimmer during the race.
Images of tapper
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.
In the workshop, the tapper was busy with new orders. The tapper listened in on private conversations. Authorities arrested the tapper for illegal surveillance. A tapper is crucial for ensuring swimmer safety. During training, the tapper's role is indispensable.
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- French:danseur de claquettes, acériculteur, ...
- German:Stepptänzer, Zapfer, ...
- Italian:ballerino di tip tap, spillatore, ...
- Spanish:bailarín de claqué, sangrador, ...
- Portuguese:sapateador, extrator de seiva, ...
- Chinese:踢踏舞者, 采胶工, ...
- Japanese:タップダンサー, 採液者, ...
- Arabic:راقِص نَقْر, جامِعُ العُصارَةِ النَّباتِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:רַקְדָן סְטֶפְּס, מַקִּיז, ...
- Russian:чечёточник, молоточек, ...
- Ukrainian:танцівник степу, сокозбирач, ...
- Hindi:टैप नर्तक, रस निकालने वाला, ...
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