Definitionen
1.SymbolISO 639-3 language code for Taabwa.
2.NounA conical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container.
3.NounAn object with a tapering conical form like a tap (etymology 1, noun sense 1); specifically, ellipsis of taproot (“long, tapering root of a plant”).
A hollow device used to control the flow of a fluid, such as an alcoholic beverage from a cask, or a gas or liquid in a pipe."We don’t have bottled water; you’ll have to get it from the tap.; Is the tap water here safe to drink?; Taps, also called spouts or spiles, are valveless pipes inserted into drilled holes in maple trees to collect their sap as part of the process of making maple syrup; abdominal tap pleural tap spinal tap; a liquor of the same tap; telephone tap; bond tap tap issue; We drilled a hole and then cut the threads with the proper tap to match the valve’s thread.; The system was barely keeping pressure due to all of the ill-advised taps along its length."
4.NounAn object with a tapering conical form like a tap (etymology 1, noun sense 1); specifically, ellipsis of taproot (“long, tapering root of a plant”).
5.NounA hollow device used to control the flow of a fluid, such as an alcoholic beverage from a cask, or a gas or liquid in a pipe."We don’t have bottled water; you’ll have to get it from the tap.; Is the tap water here safe to drink?; Taps, also called spouts or spiles, are valveless pipes inserted into drilled holes in maple trees to collect their sap as part of the process of making maple syrup; abdominal tap pleural tap spinal tap"
6.NounA procedure that removes fluid from a body cavity; paracentesis."abdominal tap pleural tap spinal tap"
7.NounLiquor drawn through a tap (etymology 1, noun sense 2.2); hence, a certain kind or quality of liquor; also , a certain kind or quality of any thing."a liquor of the same tap"
8.NounA device used to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
A secret interception of telephone calls or other communications using such a device; also, a recording of such a communication."telephone tap"
9.NounA device used to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
10.NounA secret interception of telephone calls or other communications using such a device; also, a recording of such a communication."telephone tap"
11.NounA situation where a borrowing government authority issues bonds over a period of time, usually at a fixed price, with volumes sold on a particular day dependent on market conditions."bond tap tap issue"
12.NounA cylindrical tool used to cut an internal screw thread in a hole, with cutting edges around the lower end and an upper end to which a handle is fitted to turn the tool."We drilled a hole and then cut the threads with the proper tap to match the valve’s thread."
13.NounEllipsis of taphouse or taproom (“place where alcoholic beverages are served on tap”).
14.NounA connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it; a tapping."The system was barely keeping pressure due to all of the ill-advised taps along its length."
15.VerbTo furnish (a container, etc.) with a tap (noun etymology 1, noun sense 2.2) so that liquid can be drawn.
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source)."He tapped the ten-year-old whiskey from its barrel.; If we tap the maple trees, we can get maple syrup.; Businesses are trying to tap the youth market.; He tried to tap cable television without a subscription.; I tried to tap a cigarette off him, but he wouldn’t give me one.; They can’t tap the phone without a warrant.; Tap an M3 thread all the way through the hole."
16.VerbTo furnish (a container, etc.) with a tap (noun etymology 1, noun sense 2.2) so that liquid can be drawn.
17.VerbTo draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source)."He tapped the ten-year-old whiskey from its barrel.; If we tap the maple trees, we can get maple syrup."
18.VerbTo drain off fluid from (a person or a body cavity) by paracentesis.
19.VerbTo break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something; to exploit, to penetrate; tap into."Businesses are trying to tap the youth market.; He tried to tap cable television without a subscription.; I tried to tap a cigarette off him, but he wouldn’t give me one.; They can’t tap the phone without a warrant."
20.VerbTo break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something; to exploit, to penetrate; tap into."Businesses are trying to tap the youth market.; He tried to tap cable television without a subscription."
21.VerbTo deplete (something); to tap out.
22.VerbTo ask or beg for (something) to be given for free; to cadge, to scrounge; also, to ask or beg (someone) to give something for free."I tried to tap a cigarette off him, but he wouldn’t give me one."
23.VerbTo connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication)."They can’t tap the phone without a warrant."
24.VerbTo turn over (a playing card or playing piece) to remind players that it has already been used in that round.
25.VerbTo force (an opponent) to place all their poker chips in the pot (that is, to go all in) by wagering all of one's own chips.
26.VerbTo remove a taproot from (a plant).
27.VerbTo cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something)."Tap an M3 thread all the way through the hole."
28.VerbTo cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something)."Tap an M3 thread all the way through the hole."
29.VerbTo cut an external screw thread into (a bolt or rod) to create a screw.
30.VerbTo put (a screw or other object) in or through another thing.
31.VerbTo act as a tapster; to draw an alcoholic beverage from a container.
To spend money, etc., freely.
32.VerbTo act as a tapster; to draw an alcoholic beverage from a container.
33.VerbTo spend money, etc., freely.
34.VerbTo strike (someone or something), chiefly lightly with a clear sound, but sometimes hard."She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.; I would tap that hot girl over there.; I’d tap that.; You can pay by tapping your card.; He was so nervous he began to tap his fingers on the table.; Next, tap on the browser to get on the internet.; The therapist tapped him when he was overcome by anxiety.; to tap shoes; He was tapped by the president to act as a special counsel."
35.VerbTo strike (someone or something), chiefly lightly with a clear sound, but sometimes hard."She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.; I would tap that hot girl over there.; I’d tap that."
36.VerbAlso in the form tap on the shoulder: to arrest (someone).
37.VerbTo have sexual intercourse with (someone)."I would tap that hot girl over there.; I’d tap that."
38.VerbTo shoot (someone or something) with a firearm.
39.VerbTo (lightly) touch (a finger, foot, or other body part) on a surface, often repeatedly."You can pay by tapping your card.; He was so nervous he began to tap his fingers on the table.; Next, tap on the browser to get on the internet.; The therapist tapped him when he was overcome by anxiety."
40.VerbTo lightly touch a touchscreen, usually an icon or button, to activate a function."Next, tap on the browser to get on the internet."
41.VerbTo lightly and repeatedly touch (a person or one or more body parts) as part of various forms of psychological treatment."The therapist tapped him when he was overcome by anxiety."
42.VerbTo force (an opponent) to submit, chiefly by indicating their intention to do so by striking a hand on the ground several times; to tap out.
43.VerbTo invoke a function on an electronic device such as a mobile phone by touching (a button, icon, or specific location on its touch screen).
44.VerbTo repair (an item of footwear) by putting on a new heel or sole, or a piece of material on to the heel or sole."to tap shoes"
45.VerbTo choose or designate (someone) for a duty, an honour, membership of an organization, or a position."He was tapped by the president to act as a special counsel."
46.VerbOften followed by at or on: to strike lightly with a clear sound; also, to make a sharp noise through this action."The tree was swaying in the breeze and tapping on the window pane."
47.VerbOften followed by at or on: to strike lightly with a clear sound; also, to make a sharp noise through this action."The tree was swaying in the breeze and tapping on the window pane."
48.VerbTo walk by striking the ground lightly with a clear sound.
49.VerbOf a bell, a drum, etc.: to make a sharp noise, often as a signal.
50.VerbTo submit to an opponent, chiefly by indicating an intention to do so by striking a hand on the ground several times; to tap out.
51.VerbOf a hare or rabbit: to strike the ground repeatedly with its feet during the rutting season.
52.NounA light blow or strike with a clear sound; a gentle rap; a pat; also, the sound made by such a blow or strike."When Steve felt a tap on his shoulder, he turned around."
53.NounA light blow or strike with a clear sound; a gentle rap; a pat; also, the sound made by such a blow or strike."When Steve felt a tap on his shoulder, he turned around."
54.NounThe smallest amount of work; a stroke of work.
55.NounOne of the metal pieces attached to the sole of a tap dancer's shoe at the toe and heel to cause a tapping sound.
56.NounA shot fired from a firearm.
57.NounAn act of touching a button, icon, or specific location on the touch screen of an electronic device such as a mobile phone to invoke a function.
58.NounA single muscle contraction in vocal organs causing a consonant sound; also, the sound so made.
59.NounA piece of leather or other material fastened upon the bottom of an item of footwear when repairing the heel or sole; also the sole of an item of footwear.
60.NounEllipsis of tap dance.
61.NounA malarial fever.