Taps

/tæps/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Gentle touches or sounds made by tapping.

The taps of the drummer filled the room with rhythm.

Devices used for drawing liquid from a container.

He turned on the taps to fill the bucket with water.

An act of lightly tapping something.

She gave three taps on the door before entering.

verb

To hit something lightly; to touch gently.

He taps the screen to wake up his phone.

To draw liquid from a container.

The bartender taps a fresh keg of beer.

To secure a connection to a resource or system.

They plan to tap into local renewable energy sources.

Late Middle English: of uncertain origin.

tap in

To gain admission or access to something, usually for a short time.

tap out

To stop playing or participating, typically in a game or wrestling.

tap dance

A form of dance characterized by the tapping of the dancer's shoes.

tap

To touch or hit lightly.

tapper

One who taps, especially in a rhythmic manner.

tapping

The action of touching or striking lightly.

To steal or take advantage of something subtly.

He tapped some extra cash from the register.

To connect with someone for information or help.

I need to tap my contacts for leads on the job.