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tap
Definitions
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1
verb
To
strike
gently
with
a
light
blow
or
series
of
blows
.
She
tapped
the
table
to
get
everyone's
attention
.
He
tapped
the
drum
lightly
with
his
fingers
.
The
rain
tapped
softly
against
the
window
.
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2
verb
To
draw
liquid
from
a
container
or
source
,
such
as
a
keg
or
tree
.
They
tapped
the
maple
tree
to
collect
sap
for
syrup
.
The
bartender
tapped
a
new
keg
of
beer
.
He
tapped
the
barrel
to
get
some
wine
.
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3
noun
A
device
used
to
control
the
flow
of
liquid
,
such
as
a
faucet
.
She
turned
the
tap
to
fill
the
glass
with
water
.
The
tap
was
leaking
in
the
kitchen
.
He
installed
a
new
tap
in
the
bathroom
.
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4
noun
A
gentle
knock
or
touch
.
There
was
a
tap
on
the
door
before
she
entered
.
He
felt
a
tap
on
his
shoulder
.
The
tap
of
the
rain
was
soothing
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
tæppa
Originally meant
a stopper or plug
Background
The word 'tap' has its origins in Old English 'tæppa', which referred to a stopper or plug used to control the flow of liquid. Over time, it evolved to include the action of tapping and the device itself.