transitive. Of a bird: to strike with the beak; to indent or pierce by striking in this way. Also in extended use.

transitive. With out. To type (a document) or play (a piece of piano music) with heavy keystrokes; (hence) to type or play angrily, rapidly, or…

intransitive. To create text using a typewriter or similar instrument by pressing the keys; to type. Also transitive with the text as object. Now rare…

transitive. To print by means of a typewriter; to type; also intransitive to use a typewriter, to practise typewriting.

To write or copy by means of a typewriter; also with out, up.

To touch (a stringed instrument, etc.) lightly as in tickling a person; to stir (a fire, etc.) slightly; to play or operate (the keys of a keyboard…

transitive. To strike lightly, but clearly and audibly; rarely applied by meiosis to a sharp knock or rap. to tap up, to rouse, cause to get up…