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tap

/tæp/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To strike or touch lightly and sharply, especially with the hand or a small tool.

    - "He tapped the table with his finger."
    - "The dancer tapped her shoes on the stage."
  • Noun

    A device for obtaining liquid or gas by striking it and collecting the drops or bubbles that rise.

    - "He took a sip from the water tap."
    - "The gas station attendant filled up the car with gas from the tap."
Pronunciation
  1. /tæp/



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  2. /tæp/



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  3. /tæp/



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Synonyms

bar , taproom , faucet , handle , spigot , spout , paracentesis , spigot , eavesdrop , flap , heeltap , bang , hit , ping , rap , go to bed with , hit , sleep with , wap , hit , patter , pound , rap , strike , tap out , tap out , tap
Rhymes
Words rhyming with tap
map , cap , clap , wrap
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Tap (Scottish) : A narrow inlet or bay

  2. Tap (Australian) : To hit or strike with a light tap

  3. Tap (Computing) : A user interface control that produces an audible or visual response when activated.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Tap (Scottish) : A narrow inlet or bay

  2. Tap (Australian) : To hit or strike with a light tap

Variants
List of all variants of tap that leads to same result
tap , tap into , tapped , tapping , taps , on tap , tapped into , tapping into , taps into , flap , flaps , tap dance , tap dancer , tap dancers , tap dances , tap dancing , tap-dance , tap-danced , tap-dances , tap-dancing , tap-in , tap-ins , tap-off , tap-offs , tap out , tapped out , tapping out , taps out , tap pants
Forms
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Taps, Tapping, Tapped, Taps (plural)

Etymology
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Old English 'tapan' - to strike or beat.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'tap dance' originated in the late 1800s when African-American slaves would dance on the metal pipes of water storage tanks to create rhythmic sounds.

  2. The term 'tapestry' comes from the Latin word 'tapissum' which means 'a covering' and was originally used to describe large woven fabrics.

  3. In Morse code, the letter 'T' is represented by three short taps followed by a long tap.

Related Concepts
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  1. Tapping: A technique used in various fields such as dance, percussion, and Morse code.

  2. Water tap: A plumbing fixture used to draw water from a main water supply line.

Culture
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In literature, the word 'tap' is often used metaphorically to describe subtle or unobtrusive actions or sounds. In music, a 'tap' is a rhythmic pattern played on a drum or other percussion instrument.

How to Memorize "tap"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself lightly striking an object with your finger or a small tool.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tap' with the sound of a light strike or touch.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'Tapas' to remember the definition: 'To Apply Pressure And Strike'.

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