Tap: meaning, definitions and examples

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tap

[ tæp ]

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water

A device for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas from a pipe or container.

Synonyms

faucet, spigot, valve

Examples of usage

The plumber fixed the leaky tap in the kitchen.
Don't forget to turn off the tap after using it.

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dance

A quick light touch or pat with the fingers or toes.

Synonyms

pat, stroke, touch

Examples of usage

She performed a series of taps in her tap dance routine.
He tapped his foot to the beat of the music.

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contact

To strike or put a hand or tool on something quickly and lightly.

Synonyms

hit, pat, touch

Examples of usage

He tapped me on the shoulder to get my attention.
The drummer tapped the cymbal softly.

Translations

Translations of the word "tap" in other languages:

🇵🇹 toque

🇮🇳 टैप

🇩🇪 Tippen

🇮🇩 ketukan

🇺🇦 дотик

🇵🇱 stuknięcie

🇯🇵 タップ

🇫🇷 taper

🇪🇸 toque

🇹🇷 dokunma

🇰🇷 탭

🇸🇦 ضغطة

🇨🇿 klepnutí

🇸🇰 ťuknutie

🇨🇳 轻敲

🇸🇮 dotik

🇮🇸 snerta

🇰🇿 түрту

🇬🇪 დაწკაპუნება

🇦🇿 toxunma

🇲🇽 toque

Word origin

The word 'tap' originated in the early 14th century, from Old French 'taper' meaning 'to strike'. Initially, it referred to a tool for cutting a screw thread or hole in a material. Over time, the usage of 'tap' expanded to include various meanings related to controlling flow or making a light touch. Today, 'tap' is commonly used in contexts related to plumbing, dance, and communication.