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tap 1 T0041300 (tăp)v. tapped, tap·ping, taps v.tr.1. To strike gently with a light blow or blows: I tapped you on the shoulder to get your attention.2. To give a light rap with: tap a pencil.3. To produce with a succession of light blows: tap out a rhythm.4. To select, as for membership in an organization; designate. See Synonyms at appoint.5. a. To repair (shoe heels or toes) by applying a thin layer of leather or a substitute material.b. To attach metal plates to (shoe toes or heels).v.intr.1. To deliver a gentle, light blow or blows.2. To walk making light clicks.3. To tap-dance.n.1. a. A gentle blow.b. The sound made by such a blow.2. a. A thin layer of leather or a substitute applied to a worn-down shoe heel or toe.b. A metal plate attached to the toe or heel of a shoe, as for tap-dancing.c. Tap dance.3. Linguistics See flap.
[Middle English tappen, from Old French taper, of imitative origin.]
tap 2 T0041300 (tăp)n.1. A valve and spout used to regulate delivery of a fluid at the end of a pipe.2. A plug for a bunghole; a spigot.3. a. Liquor drawn from a spigot.b. Liquor of a particular brew, cask, or quality.4. Medicine The removal of fluid from a body cavity: a spinal tap.5. A tool for cutting an internal screw thread.6. A makeshift terminal in an electric circuit.7. A wiretap.tr.v. tapped, tap·ping, taps 1. To furnish with a spigot or tap.2. To pierce in order to draw off liquid: tap a maple tree.3. To draw (liquid) from a vessel or container: tap a new keg of beer.4. Medicine To withdraw fluid from (a body cavity).5. To make a physical connection with or open outlets from: tap a water main.6. a. To wiretap (a telephone or communications channel).b. To establish an electric connection in (a power line), as to divert current secretly.7. To establish access to or a connection with: tapped a new market for inexpensive books.8. To take advantage of; make use of: tapped voter anger to win the election.9. To cut screw threads in (a collar, socket, or other fitting).10. Informal To ask (a person) for money.Phrasal Verb: tap into1. To establish a connection with; have access to: tapped into a new market for their products.2. To take advantage of: tapped into their enthusiasm to improve the school.Idiom: on tap1. Ready to be drawn; in a tapped cask: beer on tap.2. Available for immediate use; ready: extra personnel on tap.3. Scheduled or expected: What's on tap for the weekend?
[Middle English tappe, from Old English tæppa, tapered peg used as a stopper; akin to German Zapfen, pine cone, stopper, and perhaps also to Sanskrit stabakaḥ, bouquet, bunch (perhaps originally referring to a bunch of grass that could be used as a stopper ).]Thesaurus| Adj. | 1.on tap - (of liquids) available by turning a tap; "ale on tap"; "hot and cold running water on tap"available - obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service; "kept a fire extinguisher available"; "much information is available through computers"; "available in many colors"; "the list of available candidates is unusually long" | | 2.on tap - available for immediate use; "extra personnel on tap"; "other sports and entertainment facilities are on tap"; "there are numerous projects on tap"available - obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service; "kept a fire extinguisher available"; "much information is available through computers"; "available in many colors"; "the list of available candidates is unusually long" |
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on tap1. Literally, kept in a barrel or keg that is fitted with a tap and ready to be served. I love this bar, they have a lot of unique beers on tap.2. By extension, immediately or readily available. We have a wide network of counselors and student advisors on tap should you ever need advice or someone to confide in.3. Arranged, organized, or planned. We have a huge day of football games and commentary on tap for you today, so stay tuned!See also: on, tapon tap 1. Lit. having to do with beer served from a barrel or keg. Do you have any imported beers on tap here? I like beer on tap. The canned stuff tastes funny to me. 2. Fig. immediately available. I have just the kind of person you're talking about on tap. The cook has any kind of food you might want on tap.See also: on, tapon tapAvailable for immediate use, ready, as in We have two more trumpeters on tap for the parade. This metaphoric expression alludes to a beverage such as beer that is ready to be drawn from a cask. [Mid-1800s] See also: on, tapon tap COMMON1. If something is on tap, it is easily available. Because of their close links with the university, these local businesses have a wealth of knowledge on tap. The advantage of group holidays is company on tap but time alone if you want it.2. If an event or activity is on tap, it has been arranged to happen very soon. More military and medical experiments are on tap for Atlantis astronauts today. It's Detroit against Chicago and Dallas against Pittsburgh in the two pro football games on tap this afternoon. Note: If drink such as beer is available on tap, it is kept in a barrel fitted with a tap, so it can be used as required. See also: on, tapon tap 1 ready to be poured from a tap. 2 freely available whenever needed. informal 3 on schedule to happen or occur. North American informalSee also: on, tap(be) on ˈtap (be) ready and available for immediate use: I’ve got plenty of people on tap to help us if we need them.See also: on, tapon tap1. mod. having to do with beer sold from a barrel or keg. Do you have any imported beers on tap here? 2. mod. immediately available. I have just the kind of person you’re talking about on tap. See also: on, tapEncyclopediaSeetapon tap
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