TAP

Definition

1. noun the sound made by a gentle blow. — synonyms: pat, rap
2. noun a gentle blow. — synonyms: rap, strike
3. noun a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask. — synonyms: water_faucet, water_tap, hydrant
4. noun a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing).
5. noun a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads.
6. noun a plug for a bunghole in a cask. — synonyms: spigot
7. noun the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information. — synonyms: wiretap
8. noun a light touch or stroke. — synonyms: pat, dab
9. verb cut a female screw thread with a tap.
10. verb draw from or dip into to get something.
11. verb strike lightly. — synonyms: tip
12. verb draw from. — synonyms: exploit
13. verb tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information. — synonyms: wiretap, intercept, bug
14. verb furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it.
15. verb make light, repeated taps on a surface. — synonyms: rap, knock, pink
16. verb walk with a tapping sound.
17. verb dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes. — synonyms: tapdance
18. verb draw (liquor) from a tap.
19. verb pierce in order to draw a liquid from.
20. verb make a solicitation or entreaty for something. — synonyms: solicit, beg