tapping Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the sound of light blow or knock
    • he heard the tapping of the man's cane
  2. verb cut a female screw thread with a tap
    tap.
  3. verb draw from or dip into to get something
    tap.
    • tap one's memory
    • tap a source of money
  4. verb strike lightly
    tip; tap.
    • He tapped me on the shoulder
  5. verb draw from; make good use of
    exploit; tap.
    • we must exploit the resources we are given wisely
  6. 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?
  7. verb furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
    tap.
    • tap a cask of wine
  8. verb make light, repeated taps on a surface
    pink; knock; tap; rap.
    • he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently
  9. verb walk with a tapping sound
    tap.
  10. 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
  11. verb draw (liquor) from a tap
    tap.
    • tap beer in a bar
  12. verb pierce in order to draw a liquid from
    tap.
    • tap a maple tree for its syrup
    • tap a keg of beer
  13. 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

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