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Vocabulary Entry
tap
|noun • verb • noun • verb
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N
noun
A light touch or stroke.
Example Sentences
"She gave the door a gentle tap."
"His hand made a soft tap on the table."
"The tap of her fingers on the keyboard was rhythmic."
V
verb
To strike or hit lightly.
Example Sentences
"He will tap the microphone to check if it’s working."
"Please tap your card on the reader to pay."
"She decided to tap the glass to get everyone's attention."
N
noun
A faucet or spout for drawing water.
Example Sentences
"The kitchen tap was leaking."
"He turned on the tap to fill the pot with water."
"Make sure to turn off the tap after using it."
V
verb
To draw liquid from a container, often by a process of tapping.
Example Sentences
"They will tap the maple trees in spring."
"The technician needs to tap the tank to check the fluid level."
"She learned how to tap a keg at the party."