tapped Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cut a female screw thread with a tap
   tap.
   
2. verb draw from or dip into to get something
   tap.
   
   • tap one's memory
   • tap a source of money
3. verb strike lightly
   tip; tap.
   
   • He tapped me on the shoulder
4. verb draw from; make good use of
   exploit; tap.
   
   • we must exploit the resources we are given wisely
5. verb tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
   wiretap; intercept; tap; bug.
   
   • The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy
   • Is this hotel room bugged?
6. verb furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
   tap.
   
   • tap a cask of wine
7. verb make light, repeated taps on a surface
   pink; knock; tap; rap.
   
   • he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently
8. verb walk with a tapping sound
   tap.
   
9. verb dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
   tap; tapdance.
   
   • Glover tapdances better than anybody
10. verb draw (liquor) from a tap
    tap.
    
    • tap beer in a bar
11. verb pierce in order to draw a liquid from
    tap.
    
    • tap a maple tree for its syrup
    • tap a keg of beer
12. verb make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
    tap; beg; solicit.
    
    • Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce
    • My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities
13. adjective in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
    
    • latex from tapped rubber trees

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