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tapping
tap·ping T0044300 (tăp′ĭng)n.1. a. The act of one that taps.b. The process or means by which something is tapped.2. Something that is taken or drawn by tapping.tapping (ˈtæpɪŋ) nthe act or noise of touching something gently, esp so as to make a soft knocking sounds
tapping (ˈtæpɪŋ) nthe act of secretly obtaining information by means of concealed listening or recording devicestap•ping (ˈtæp ɪŋ)
n. 1. the act of a person or thing that taps or strikes lightly. 2. the sound produced by this. [1400–50] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  tapping - the sound of light blow or knock; "he heard the tapping of the man's cane"sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them"rat-a-tat, rat-a-tat-tat, rat-tat - a series of short sharp taps (as made by strokes on a drum or knocks on a door) |
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tap the admiralTo drink directly (and secretly) from a cask, as if by a straw and gimlet. The phrase refers to British admiral Horatio Nelson, whose corpse was transported to England in a liquor-filled cask that is said to have arrived empty of liquor. Someone must have tapped the admiral because we are out of liquor already!See also: taptap (one) for (something)To select someone for some particular opportunity, especially to take up a specific role, position, or purpose. Often used in passive constructions. The decorated general has been tapped by the president for the position of Secretary of State. I can't believe the boss tapped me for the big promotion!See also: taptap into (something)To access some large, abundant, or powerful resource. The man was found guilty for illegally tapping into the city's electrical grid without paying. The new film taps into the nostalgia of fans who grew up with the franchise when they were kids.See also: taptap out1. To remove something from a container by tapping it against one's hand or some other surface. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tap" and "out." She tapped a bit of powdered sugar out of the bag. Make sure to tap out the ashes before you load the pipe with fresh tobacco.2. To empty a container by tapping it against one's hand or some other surface. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tap" and "out." He began tapping the cup out over the garden to get all the worms out and into the soil. He sat tapping out his pipe as he stared into the fire.3. To create something by making tapping noises. He tapped out a beat for me to play the tune to on my guitar. I realized that he was tapping out a message in Morse code.4. In a combat sport, such as wrestling, judo, or mixed martial arts, to indicate one's submission to one's opponent by tapping on the mat. Moving like lightning, the fighter got her opponent in a chokehold in the first couple minutes of the match, causing her to tap out almost immediately. Many people suspected that he had thrown the match judging by how quickly he tapped out.5. To deplete the resources of someone, something, or oneself. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tap" and "out." Often used in passive constructions. The freak snow storm quickly tapped out the city's meager supply of salt used to keep the roads free of ice. That unlucky streak at the blackjack table tapped me out.See also: out, taptap at (something)To strike something lightly, swiftly, and repeatedly. You're never going to drive the stake into the ground tapping at it with your hammer like that. I could have sworn I heard someone tapping at the window, but there was no one there when I got up to check.See also: taptap downTo drive or pack something down by repeatedly striking it lightly and swiftly. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tap" and "down." Just tap the piece down gently. You could break the whole machine if you hit it too hard. He tapped down the tobacco into his pipe and lit it with a match.See also: down, taptap on (something)1. To strike something lightly and swiftly. You're never going to drive the stake into the ground tapping on it with your hammer like that. I could have sworn I heard someone tapping at the window, but there was no one there when I got up to check. The singer tapped on the microphone to see if it was one.2. To strike someone or something lightly and swiftly on a particular spot or part. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "tap" and "on." I turned around when someone tapped me on my shoulder. He always taps soda cans on their lids before opening them.See also: on, taptap (someone or something) with (something)To use some item or instrument to strike someone or something very swiftly and lightly. He tapped the nail with his hammer so as not to damage the wall. The police officer tapped the man with his baton and asked what he was up to.See also: taptap out 1. Sl. to lose one's money in gambling or in the securities markets. I'm gonna tap out in about three more rolls—just watch. I really tapped out on that gold-mining stock. 2. Sl. to die; to expire. My dog tapped out after being hit by a car. Mary was so tired that she thought she was going to tap out.See also: out, taptap something downto pound something down with light blows. Please tap that nail down so no one gets hurt on it. Tap down the tack, if you would.See also: down, taptap something out 1. Lit. to clean something, as the ashes out of a pipe, by tapping. He took the pipe out of his mouth and tapped the ashes out. He tapped out the soil from the flower pot. 2. Fig. to send a message in Morse code, as on a telegraph. The telegraph operator tapped a message out and waited for a reply. The operator tapped out a message. 3. Fig. to thump the rhythm of a piece of music [on something]. Tap the rhythm out until you get it right. Let's tap out the rhythm together.See also: out, taptap outv.1. To produce something with a succession of light taps: She tapped out a rhythm with her pencil. The captain tapped out a distress signal in Morse code. I tapped the letter out on my computer.2. To submit in a fight, wrestling match, or other contest by tapping the ground with the hand: Unable to free himself from the choke hold, the wrestler tapped out.3. Baseball To hit the ball weakly so that one is put out at first base: The batter tapped out, and the inning was over. The hitter tapped out with a ground ball to third base.4. To deplete some resource or the resources of someone or something: The hurricane tapped out the city's emergency funds. The medical expenses tapped us out. The housing market is tapped out now that so many new houses have been built.See also: out, taptap out1. in. to lose one’s money gambling or in the securities markets. (see also tapped.) I’m gonna tap out in about three more rolls—just watch. I really tapped out on that gold-mining stock. 2. in. to die; to expire. Mary was so tired that she thought she was going to tap out. See also: out, taptapping
tapping[′tap·iŋ] (mechanical engineering) Forming an internal screw thread in a hole or other part by means of a tap. (metallurgy) Opening the pouring hole of a melting furnace to remove molten metal. Tapping special wounding of growing trees for the purpose of obtaining essential oils, resins, raw rubber, and sugar syrup. The tapping of rubber trees is the most developed form of tapping in world economy. In the USSR the tapping of pine trees is commercially significant. To a small extent the nut pine Pinus Sibirica and the fir are tapped, and a very valuable balsam used in optics is obtained. In the USSR in the southern Urals and Byelorussia, birch and maple are tapped for their sugar syrup. tappingGently touching a touch-sensitive screen. See tap and touchscreen.tapping
ta·pote·ment (tă-pot-mawn[h]'), A massage movement consisting in striking with the side of the hand, usually with partly flexed fingers. Synonym(s): tapping (1) [Fr. fr. tapoter, to tap] par·a·cen·te·sis (par'ă-sen-tē'sis) The passage into a cavity of a trocar and cannula, needle, or other hollow instrument for the purpose of removing fluid; variously designated according to the cavity punctured.
Synonym(s): tapping (2) . [G. parakentēsis, a tapping for dropsy, fr. para, beside, + kentēsis, puncture]
ta·pote·ment (tă-pōt'man[h]) A group of massage movements that involve the repetitive, regular, rhythmic striking of the tissue with some part of the hand; includes beating, hacking, cupping, and tapping.
See also: percussion
Synonym(s): tapping (1) . [Fr. fr. tapoter, to tap]1 tapping (tap'ing) [ ¹tap] Percussion (3).muscle tappingTapping the skin over a muscle belly to recruit more motor units and facilitate contraction. It is usually performed manually over muscles weakened from neurologic insult.
2 tapping (tap′ing) [ ²tap] The withdrawal of fluid from a body cavity. Examples include paracentesis and thoracentesis. FinancialSeetapSee TPG
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Words related to tappingnoun the sound of light blow or knockRelated Words- sound
- rat-a-tat
- rat-a-tat-tat
- rat-tat
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