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Tap Definition & Meaning

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

Example: I turned the tap on to fill up the sink with water.

2. To lightly touch or strike something with a finger or hand.

Example: She tapped her foot impatiently while waiting in line.

3. To access or use a resource, such as a phone line or computer network.

Example: I need to tap into my savings account to pay for this unexpected expense.

4. A tool used for cutting internal threads in a hole.

Example: He used a tap and die set to create threads in the metal rod.

5. A dance style characterized by rhythmic tapping of the feet.

Example: She trained for years to become a professional tap dancer.

Examples of the word tap used in sentences.

  • He tapped me on the shoulder to get my attention.
  • Please tap gently on the door when you arrive.
  • I use a tap to get fresh water from the sink.
  • Can you tap your finger on the table like this?
  • She likes to tap her feet to the rhythm of the music.
  • Please tap the button to silence your device during the movie.
  • I need to tap into my savings to pay for my vacation.
  • I always tap my feet to the beat of the music.
  • The farmer used a tap to collect maple syrup from the trees.
  • Don't forget to tap the keg at the party tonight.
  • Could you please tap the bottle a few times to get rid of air bubbles?
  • The plumber had to tap into the main water supply to fix the leak.
  • The teacher tapped on the board to get the students' attention.
  • She used her foot to tap along with the catchy beat of the song.
  • I usually tap my phone to pay for my coffee at the cafe.
  • The plumber had to tap into the water line to fix the leaky faucet.
  • I always tap my phone screen to check for new notifications in the morning.
  • Please tap your card on the reader to pay for your train ticket.
  • I need to tap into my creative side to come up with a unique idea for my art project.
  • I tapped my foot impatiently as I waited for my friend to arrive.
  • She tapped her foot nervously as she waited for the interview to begin.
  • She gently tapped on the door, hoping her friend would hear and let her in.
  • The dance instructor told the students to tap their feet in rhythm to the music.
  • The bartender gave the keg a quick tap to check if it was still fresh.
  • He used his phone to tap into the Wi-Fi network and connect to the internet.
  • The sound of the rain tapping against the windowpane provided a soothing background for her afternoon nap.
  • She couldn't resist the temptation to tap on her phone screen every few minutes to check for new messages.
  • The plumber was able to fix the leak by simply tightening the tap with a wrench.
  • The CEO gave a quick tap on the table to signal the start of the meeting.
  • As a skilled dancer, she knows exactly how to tap her feet to the rhythm of the music.
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