TAP as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a light touch or stroke
   Synonym(s)
   • dab (what does dab mean?)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • touch (what does touch mean?)
   • touching (what does touching mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dab (what does dab mean?)
   • swab (what does swab mean?)
   • swob (what does swob mean?)
   • dab (what does dab mean?)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • dab (what does dab mean?)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • chuck (what does chuck mean?)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • pink (what does pink mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tip (what does tip mean?)
2. Meaning
   • the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
   Synonym(s)
   • wiretap (what does wiretap mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • investigation (what does investigation mean?)
   • investigating (what does investigating mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • wiretap (what does wiretap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • intercept (what does intercept mean?)
   • bug (what does bug mean?)
   • wiretap (what does wiretap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • intercept (what does intercept mean?)
   • bug (what does bug mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a plug for a bunghole in a cask
   Synonym(s)
   • spigot (what does spigot mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • plug (what does plug mean?)
   • stopper (what does stopper mean?)
   • stopple (what does stopple mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • tool (what does tool mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • plate (what does plate mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • tapdance (what does tapdance mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
   Synonym(s)
   • hydrant (what does hydrant mean?)
   • spigot (what does spigot mean?)
   • water faucet (what does water faucet mean?)
   • water tap (what does water tap mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • faucet (what does faucet mean?)
   • plumbing fixture (what does plumbing fixture mean?)
7. Meaning
   • the sound made by a gentle blow
   Synonym(s)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sound (what does sound mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • pitter-patter (what does pitter-patter mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • pink (what does pink mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tip (what does tip mean?)
   • dab (what does dab mean?)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
8. Meaning
   • a gentle blow
   Synonym(s)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • bump (what does bump mean?)
   • blow (what does blow mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • pink (what does pink mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tip (what does tip mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   • hit (what does hit mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   • impinge on (what does impinge on mean?)
   • run into (what does run into mean?)
   • collide with (what does collide with mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • pink (what does pink mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • knap (what does knap mean?)

TAP as VERB

1. Meaning
   • make a solicitation or entreaty for something
   • request urgently or persistently
   Synonym(s)
   • beg (what does beg mean?)
   • solicit (what does solicit mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce
   • My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • request (what does request mean?)
   • bespeak (what does bespeak mean?)
   • call for (what does call for mean?)
   • quest (what does quest mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • quest (what does quest mean?)
   • canvass (what does canvass mean?)
   • canvas (what does canvas mean?)
   • lobby (what does lobby mean?)
   • buttonhole (what does buttonhole mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • beggary (what does beggary mean?)
   • begging (what does begging mean?)
   • mendicancy (what does mendicancy mean?)
   • solicitation (what does solicitation mean?)
   • solicitor (what does solicitor mean?)
   • canvasser (what does canvasser mean?)
2. Meaning
   • draw from
   • make good use of
   Synonym(s)
   • exploit (what does exploit mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • we must exploit the resources we are given wisely
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • use (what does use mean?)
   • utilize (what does utilize mean?)
   • utilise (what does utilise mean?)
   • apply (what does apply mean?)
   • employ (what does employ mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • maximize (what does maximize mean?)
   • maximise (what does maximise mean?)
   • harness (what does harness mean?)
   • mine (what does mine mean?)
   • quarry (what does quarry mean?)
   • overexploit (what does overexploit mean?)
   • commercialize (what does commercialize mean?)
   • milk (what does milk mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • exploitation (what does exploitation mean?)
   • development (what does development mean?)
3. Meaning
   • strike lightly
   Synonym(s)
   • tip (what does tip mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He tapped me on the shoulder
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • percuss (what does percuss mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • dab (what does dab mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tapper (what does tapper mean?)
4. Meaning
   • cut a female screw thread with a tap
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • cut (what does cut mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tapper (what does tapper mean?)
5. Meaning
   • pierce in order to draw a liquid from
   Usage Example(s)
   • tap a maple tree for its syrup
   • tap a keg of beer
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • pierce (what does pierce mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • spigot (what does spigot mean?)
6. Meaning
   • draw (liquor) from a tap
   Usage Example(s)
   • tap beer in a bar
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • draw (what does draw mean?)
   • take out (what does take out mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • spigot (what does spigot mean?)
   • tapster (what does tapster mean?)
   • tapper (what does tapper mean?)
7. Meaning
   • dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
   Synonym(s)
   • tapdance (what does tapdance mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Glover tapdances better than anybody
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic (what does trip the light fantastic mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic toe (what does trip the light fantastic toe mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tap dancer (what does tap dancer mean?)
   • tapper (what does tapper mean?)
8. Meaning
   • walk with a tapping sound
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • walk (what does walk mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
9. Meaning
   • make light, repeated taps on a surface
   Synonym(s)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • pink (what does pink mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently
   Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sound (what does sound mean?)
   • go (what does go mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • knocking (what does knocking mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • dab (what does dab mean?)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tapping (what does tapping mean?)
10. Meaning
    • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
    Synonym(s)
    • bug (what does bug mean?)
    • intercept (what does intercept mean?)
    • wiretap (what does wiretap mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy
    • Is this hotel room bugged?
    Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • listen in (what does listen in mean?)
    • eavesdrop (what does eavesdrop mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • bug (what does bug mean?)
    • wiretap (what does wiretap mean?)
    • tap (what does tap mean?)
    • tapper (what does tapper mean?)
    • wiretapper (what does wiretapper mean?)
    • phone tapper (what does phone tapper mean?)
    • wiretap (what does wiretap mean?)
    • tap (what does tap mean?)
    • tapper (what does tapper mean?)
    • wiretapper (what does wiretapper mean?)
    • phone tapper (what does phone tapper mean?)
11. Meaning
    • draw from or dip into to get something
    Usage Example(s)
    • tap one’’s memory
    • tap a source of money
    Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • withdraw (what does withdraw mean?)
    • draw (what does draw mean?)
    • take out (what does take out mean?)
    • draw off (what does draw off mean?)
12. Meaning
    • furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
    Usage Example(s)
    • tap a cask of wine
    Hypernyms(s) tap is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • supply (what does supply mean?)
    • provide (what does provide mean?)
    • render (what does render mean?)
    • furnish (what does furnish mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • tap (what does tap mean?)
    • spigot (what does spigot mean?)
    • tapster (what does tapster mean?)
    • tapper (what does tapper mean?)