Tapping (Noun)
Meaning
The sound of light blow or knock; "he heard the tapping of the man's cane".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The room fell silent except for the tapping of her fingers on the desk.
- She covered her ears to block the tapping of the hammer outside her window.
- The tapping of the raindrops on the roof lulled him to sleep.
- He waited patiently by the door, listening for the tapping of her heels on the steps.
- The sound of children's laughter and the tapping of sticks on the sidewalk filled the afternoon air.