The meaning of Tapping
Tapping – definition
nounThe action of striking against something with a quick light blow or blows, or a sound made in this way.
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Crews heard tapping from deep underground
nounAn electrical connection made to some point between the end terminals of a transformer coil or other component.
verbA device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled.
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She turned the cold tap onverbDraw liquid through the tap or spout of (a cask, barrel, or other container).
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Several barrels had been tapped to celebrate old victoriesverbExploit or draw a supply from (a resource).
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Clients from industry seeking to tap edinburgh's resources of expertiseverbConnect a device to (a telephone) so that conversation can be listened to secretly.
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The telephones were tapped by the state security policeverbCut a thread in (something) to accept a screw.
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On most vices, the metal jaws are drilled and tapped to accept screws
verbStrike with a quick light blow or blows.
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One of my staff tapped me on the shoulderverbDesignate or select (someone) for a task or honour, especially membership of an organization or committee.
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He had been tapped earlier to serve in costa rica
Present participle of tap
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Word origin
Middle English: from Old French taper, or of imitative origin; compare with clap1 and rap1.
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