Tapping: meaning, definitions and examples

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tapping

[ ˈtæpɪŋ ]

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sound

The action or process of hitting something gently and repeatedly, especially to produce a sound.

Synonyms

knocking, rapping, ticking

Examples of usage

He heard the tapping of rain on the roof.
She signaled to him with a tapping on the shoulder.

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technology

The action or process of entering data on a computer or touchscreen by touching the screen.

Synonyms

clicking, pressing, touching

Examples of usage

The tapping on the smartphone screen was fast and accurate.
She found it easier to navigate the app using tapping rather than typing.

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drilling

The process of cutting internal threads in a hole using a tool called a tap.

Synonyms

cutting, forming, threading

Examples of usage

The tapping of threads in the metal piece was done with precision.
He had to learn the art of tapping in his engineering class.

Translations

Translations of the word "tapping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batendo

🇮🇳 टैपिंग

🇩🇪 klopfen

🇮🇩 mengetuk

🇺🇦 стукання

🇵🇱 stukanie

🇯🇵 タッピング

🇫🇷 tapotement

🇪🇸 golpeteo

🇹🇷 vurma

🇰🇷 두드리기

🇸🇦 النقر

🇨🇿 klepání

🇸🇰 klepanie

🇨🇳 敲击

🇸🇮 trkanje

🇮🇸 bank

🇰🇿 түрту

🇬🇪 დაკაკუნება

🇦🇿 döymək

🇲🇽 golpeteo

Word origin

The word 'tapping' has its origins from the Old English word 'tæppian', which meant 'to strike'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to hitting, touching, or producing sounds through repeated actions. In modern usage, 'tapping' is commonly associated with gentle hitting to produce sound or enter data on electronic devices.