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Tap (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Wiretap

Hypernyms

  • Investigation

Related Words

  • Tap (verb)

Meaning 2

A light touch or stroke.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Dab
  • Pat

Hypernyms

  • Touching

Related Words

  • Tap (verb)

Meaning 3

A tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Related Words

  • Tap (verb)

Meaning 4

A small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Related Words

  • Tap (verb)

Meaning 5

A plug for a bunghole in a cask.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Spigot

Hypernyms

  • Stopple
  • Stopper

Related Words

  • Tapster (noun)
  • Tap (verb)

Meaning 6

A gentle blow.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

  • Strike
  • Rap

Hypernyms

  • Blow
  • Bump

Related Words

  • Tap (verb)

Meaning 7

A faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Hydrant
  • Water Faucet
  • Water Tap

Hypernyms

  • Plumbing Fixture
  • Faucet
  • Spigot

Related Words

  • Tapster (noun)

Meaning 8

The sound made by a gentle blow.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

  • Pat
  • Rap

Hypernyms

  • Sound

Hyponyms

  • Pitter-patter

Related Words

  • Tap (verb)
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