to strike (something) lightly and usually repeatedly

to produce by striking in this way

to strike lightly with (something)

to touch the screen of an electronic device as a means of inputting a command

to walk with a tapping sound

to attach metal or leather reinforcing pieces to (the toe or heel of a shoe)

a light blow or knock, or the sound made by it

an instance of touching the screen of an electronic device to enter a command

the metal piece attached to the toe or heel of a shoe used for tap-dancing

the contact made between the tip of the tongue and the alveolar ridge as the tongue is flicked upwards in the execution of a flap or vibrates rapidly in the execution of a trill or roll

a valve by which a fluid flow from a pipe can be controlled by opening and closing an orifice

a stopper to plug a cask or barrel and enable the contents to be drawn out in a controlled flow

a particular quality of alcoholic drink, esp when contained in casks

the surgical withdrawal of fluid from a bodily cavity

a tool for cutting female screw threads, consisting of a threaded steel cylinder with longitudinal grooves forming cutting edges

a connection made at some point between the end terminals of an inductor, resistor, or some other component

a concealed listening or recording device connected to a telephone or telegraph wire for the purpose of obtaining information secretly

to furnish with a tap

to draw off with or as if with a tap

to cut into (a tree) and draw off sap from it

to ask or beg (someone) for money

to make a connection to (a pipe, drain, etc)

to cut a female screw thread in (an object or material) by use of a tap

to withdraw (fluid) from (a bodily cavity)

(of a sports team or an employer) to make an illicit attempt to recruit (a player or employee bound by an existing contract)