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Definition of tapping - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
soundmaking a light, repetitive sound or action
- The tapping noise kept me awake all night.
2.
touchusing a light touch
- She felt a tapping sensation on her shoulder.
Noun
1.
actionslight hitting action or the sound it makes
- The tapping on the window kept me awake.
2.
liquid extractionprocess of drawing liquid from a container
- The tapping of the keg will start at the party tonight..
3.
musicTECH. guitar technique where strings are tappedTECH.
- He mastered the tapping technique on his electric guitar.
4.
resource extractionRare process of exploiting a resourceRare
- The tapping of maple trees produces syrup.
Expressions with tapping
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secret monitoring of telephone conversations by someone other than the speakers
The journalist discovered that telephone tapping had been used during the investigation.
secret listening to phone calls without permission
Phone tapping is illegal without a court order.
technique where fingers tap on a table surface
He used table tapping to create a rhythmic pattern.
having a pleasing rhythm that makes you tap your toes
The band played a toe-tapping tune that got everyone dancing.
creating its own thread when turned into material
The self-tapping screw made installation quick and easy.
Origin of tapping
Old English, tæppian (to tap)
Terms with tapping included in their meaning
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noise
making a repetitive hard tapping sound
sports
the act of moving a ball by tapping
sound
make a continuous tapping sound
repetitive noise
repeated beating or tapping sound
performing art
dance characterized by tapping sounds from shoes hitting the floor
sounds
repetitive tapping sound
sports
controlling a ball by tapping or bouncing
elbow greeting
greeting by gently tapping elbows
sound
produced by striking or tapping
sound
the act of knocking or tapping
combat sports
submit to an opponent by tapping repeatedly
person tapping
person who taps, especially for extracting sap or drawing off liquid
sound
make a short, light, regular tapping sound
rhythmic tapping
tap rhythmically like drumming
music
produce a rhythm or signal by tapping
traditional steps
dance style characterized by rhythmic tapping of feet
sound
make a light, rapid tapping sound
security check
search someone by tapping their body lightly
touch
characterized by gentle tapping or stroking
basketball
score by tapping a rebounding ball into the basket
sports
defensive move to trip an opponent by tapping their ankle
sounds
rapid succession of light tapping sounds
phonetics
pronounce a consonant by quickly tapping the tongue against the roof
medical
tapping the body for medical diagnosis
Examples of tapping in a sentence
The tapping rain was soothing to hear. The tapping noise was coming from the window. He felt a tapping on his back. I heard tapping from the hallway. The tapping of rain soothed me to sleep. The tapping of maple trees is a spring tradition.
The tapping of the barrel echoed in the cellar. Her tapping was so fast it amazed the audience. The guitarist's tapping added a unique sound to the performance. The tapping of oil reserves is controversial. Tapping of groundwater is essential for agriculture.
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- French:tapotant, tapotement, ...
- German:klopfend, Klopfen, ...
- Italian:ticchettante, picchiettio, ...
- Spanish:de golpeteo, golpeteo, ...
- Portuguese:de toques, batida, ...
- Chinese:滴答的, 敲击声, ...
- Japanese:コツコツとした, コツコツという音, ...
- Arabic:نَقْرِيّ, نَقْر, ...
- Hebrew:מְתַקְתֵּק, הַקָּשָׁה, ...
- Russian:постукивающий, постукивание, ...
- Ukrainian:стукотливий, стукіт, ...
- Hindi:खटखटाता हुआ, टपकने की आवाज़, ...
Definition of tap - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
light hittr./intr. hit something lightly and quicklytr./intr.
- She tapped the table with her pen.
2.
resourcestr. access and use a resource or opportunitytr.
- The company tapped into new markets.
3.
assistancetr. ask someone for money or helptr.
- He tapped his friend for a loan.
4.
soundintr. make a regular sound by hitting lightlyintr.
- He tapped his foot to the music.
5.
liquidtr. draw liquid from a sourcetr.
- They tapped the maple tree for syrup.
6.
secret listentr. secretly listen to a conversationtr.
- The police tapped the suspect's phone.
7.
engineeringtr. TECH. cut a female screw threadtr. TECH.
- He tapped the hole for the bolt.
Noun
1.
fluid controlUK device controlling fluid flow from a pipeUK
- Turn the tap to stop the water.
2.
gentle touchgentle blow or stroke
- He gave the door a tap to close it.
3.
espionageTECH. UK concealed listening device for communicationTECH. UK
- The police placed a tap on his phone.
4.
dance shoeTECH. metal plate attached to a dancer's shoe to make rhythmic soundsTECH.
- The tap on her shoe clicked rhythmically.
5.
technologyTECH. UK connection to an electrical or fluid conductorTECH. UK
- The engineer made a tap into the main line.
6.
threading toolTECH. tool for cutting internal screw threadsTECH.
- Use a tap to create threads in the hole.
7.
medicalTECH. US procedure to remove fluid from a body cavityTECH. US
- The doctor performed a tap to relieve pressure.
Images of tap
device controlling fluid flow from a pipe 
gentle blow or stroke 
metal plate attached to a dancer's shoe to make rhythmic sounds 
connection to an electrical or fluid conductor 
tool for cutting internal screw threads
Expressions with tap
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available by turning a tap
The bar has several craft beers on tap.
enter information using a keyboard
She tapped in her password to access the account.
access or utilize a resource or source
They managed to tap into the local network to get faster internet.
submit to an opponent by tapping repeatedly
The fighter had to tap out to avoid injury.
light touch on the shoulder
She felt a tap on the shoulder and turned around.
slow down or stop a vehicle briefly
He had to tap the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front.
secretly listen to someone's phone conversations
The detective had to tap a phone to gather evidence.
avoid giving a direct answer
He tried to tap dance around the issue during the meeting.
use available resources effectively
The company tapped into resources to complete the project on time.
secretly listen to someone's phone conversations
The police tapped the suspect's phone during the investigation.
make use of available opportunities for benefit
She decided to tap the opportunities in the new market.
approach someone informally to ask for help or favours
She tapped up colleagues for donations to the fundraiser.
light touch with the elbow
He gave her an elbow tap to get her attention.
dance characterized by tapping sounds from shoes hitting the floor
She performed an energetic tap dance at the recital..
performer who dances wearing shoes fitted with metal taps
The tap dancer amazed the audience with rhythmic steps..
act of performing tap dance
Her tap dancing was the highlight of the show.
move feet up and down lightly, often with music
She likes to tap her feet when she hears a song.
move foot up and down to music
She tapped her foot to the rhythm of the song.
repetitive tapping sound
The tap tap of the keyboard was constant.
water supplied through pipes in buildings
She filled the kettle with tap water for tea.
device controlling water flow from a pipe
Turn the water tap to wash your hands.
tap that dispenses cold water in plumbing
Turn on the cold tap to fill the glass.
device for secretly listening to phone conversations
The police installed a phone tap to monitor the suspect's calls.
secretly listen to someone's phone conversations
The detective decided to tap phone lines for evidence.
Origin of tap
Old English, tæppa (stopper)
Examples of tap in a sentence
The drummer tapped the cymbals softly. She tapped her savings for the trip. They tapped local talent for the project. She tapped her parents for help with the rent. They decided to tap the community for support. Rain tapped steadily against the window.
The loose sign tapped in the wind. She tapped the keg for the party. Farmers tapped the well for irrigation. They decided to tap the ambassador's communications. The journalist tapped into the politician's calls. She tapped the metal to fit the new screw. The engineer tapped the pipe to ensure a tight seal. The tap in the kitchen is leaking. Install a new tap to improve water flow. She felt a tap on her shoulder. A tap on the window startled him. They discovered a tap in the office phone. The tap recorded all their conversations secretly. The dancer replaced the tap on her shoe. He tightened the tap before the performance. He installed a tap to access the water supply. A tap was added for the new electrical circuit. The mechanic selected the right tap for the job. Ensure the tap is sharp before using it. A spinal tap was necessary to diagnose the condition. The patient underwent a tap to extract excess fluid.
View all translations of tap
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- French:tapoter, robinet, ...
- German:klopfen, Hahn, ...
- Italian:picchiettare, rubinetto, ...
- Spanish:golpear, grifo, ...
- Portuguese:tocar, torneira, ...
- Chinese:敲, 水龙头, ...
- Japanese:軽く叩く, 蛇口, ...
- Arabic:نَقَرَ, صُنْبُور, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַקִּישׁ, בֶּרֶז, ...
- Russian:постучать, кран, ...
- Ukrainian:постукати, кран, ...
- Hindi:थपथपाना, नल, ...
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