tap : Idioms & Phrases


Master tap

  • (Mech.), a tap for forming the thread in a screw cutting die.
Webster 1913

On tap

  • adjective satellite (of liquids) available by turning a tap
    • ale on tap
    • hot and cold running water on tap
  • adjective satellite available for immediate use
    • extra personnel on tap
    • other sports and entertainment facilities are on tap
    • there are numerous projects on tap
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  • . (a) Ready to be drawn; as, ale on tap. (b) Broached, or furnished with a tap; as, a barrel on tap.
Webster 1913

Plug tap

  • (Mech.), a screw-cutting tap with a slightly tapering end.
Webster 1913

spinal tap

  • noun removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
    spinal puncture; lumbar puncture.
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table tapping

  • noun alleged form of communication with spirits of the dead
    spirit rapping; table rapping.
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Tap bolt

  • a bolt with a head on one end and a thread on the other end, to be screwed into some fixed part, instead of passing through the part and receiving a nut. See Illust. under Bolt.
Webster 1913

Tap cinder

  • (Metal.), the slag of a puddling furnace.
Webster 1913

tap dance

  • noun a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet
    tap dance.
  • verb perform a tap dance
    tap dance.
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tap dancer

  • noun a dancer who sounds out rhythms by using metal taps on the toes and heels of the shoes
    tapper.
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tap dancing

  • noun a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet
    tap dance.
  • verb perform a tap dance
    tap dance.
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tap house

  • noun a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
    tavern.
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tap out

  • verb beat out a rhythm
    beat out; thump out.
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tap water

  • noun water directly from the spigot
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tap wrench

  • noun a wrench for turning a tap to create an internal screw thread
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tap-off

  • noun the act of starting a basketball game with a jump ball
    tip-off.
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water tap

  • noun a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
    water faucet; tap; hydrant.
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