Tap ( noun , verb , verb )

(As a noun)

Tap ( noun )

1. A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be regulated or turned on or off.
2. A light touch or knock on a surface.
3. A sound made by such a touch or knock.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french tappe, of germanic origin; related to german zapfen "peg," also to top1.

Examples:

1. He turned on the tap to fill the sink.
2. The tap was leaking and needed to be fixed.
3. She gave the door a tap to see if anyone was inside.
4. The tap of her heels could be heard in the hallway.
5. He heard a tap on the window and went to see who it was.

(As a verb)

Tap ( verb )

1. A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be regulated or turned on or off.
2. A light touch or knock on a surface.
3. A sound made by such a touch or knock.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french tappe, of germanic origin; related to german zapfen "peg," also to top1.

Examples:

1. He turned on the tap to fill the sink.
2. The tap was leaking and needed to be fixed.
3. She gave the door a tap to see if anyone was inside.
4. The tap of her heels could be heard in the hallway.
5. He heard a tap on the window and went to see who it was.

(As a verb)

Tap ( verb )

1. A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be regulated or turned on or off.
2. A light touch or knock on a surface.
3. A sound made by such a touch or knock.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french tappe, of germanic origin; related to german zapfen "peg," also to top1.

Examples:

1. He turned on the tap to fill the sink.
2. The tap was leaking and needed to be fixed.
3. She gave the door a tap to see if anyone was inside.
4. The tap of her heels could be heard in the hallway.
5. He heard a tap on the window and went to see who it was.