a device consisting of a spout and valve attached to a pipe or, bowl, etc to control the flow of a fluid
a plug designed to fit an opening, esp in a barrel
a removal of fluid from a body cavity
a tool for forming an internal screw thread
a device that can be attached to a telephone to allow somebody to listen secretly to conversations
the act or an instance of using such a device
= taproom
a quality of alcoholic drink
an issue of a government security released slowly onto the market when its market price reaches a particular predetermined level
Brit, informal
the act or an instance of asking for or getting money from somebody
the amount of money involved in this
on tap
said of beer, etc: on draught
readily available
[Old English tæppa]