tap
Noun
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is a type of: sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible eventsubtypes: pitter-patter - a series of rapid tapping sounds
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is a type of:
- faucet, spigot - a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
- plumbing fixture - a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building
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referred to in: dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to musicis a type of: plate - a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic
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is a type of: tool - an implement used in the practice of a vocation
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is a type of: plug, stopper, stopple - blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightlysame as: spigot
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is a type of: investigating, investigation - the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematicallysame as: wiretap
Verb
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is a type of: cut - separate with or as if with an instrument
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is a type of: strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weaponsubtypes: percuss - strike or tap firmlysame as: tip
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is a type of: apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purposesubtypes:
- maximise, maximize - make the most of
- harness - exploit the power of
- mine - get from the earth by excavation
- quarry - extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
- overexploit - exploit excessively
- commercialize - exploit for maximal profit, usually by sacrificing quality
- milk - exploit as much as possible
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is a type of: walk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
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is a type of: dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dancesame as: tapdance
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verb group: tap - furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
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is a type of: pierce - make a hole intoverb group: tap - furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
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subtypes:
- quest - seek alms, as for religious purposes
- canvass - solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
- buttonhole, lobby - detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
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