Definition of tap

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Tap (v. t.) Hence, to draw from (anything) in any analogous way; as, to tap telegraph wires for the purpose of intercepting information; to tap the treasury..

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Juxtapositing :: Juxtapositing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Juxtaposi.
Rat :: Rat (n.) A round and tapering mass of hair, or similar material, used by women to support the puffs and rolls of their natural hair..
Mediostapedial :: Mediostapedial (a.) Pertaining to that part of the columella of the ear which, in some animals, connects the stapes with the other parts of the columella..
Wiggery :: Wiggery (n.) Any cover or screen, as red-tapism..
Apitpat :: Apitpat (adv.) With quick beating or palpitation; pitapat.
Underlay :: Underlay (n.) To put a tap on (a shoe).
Cataphonic :: Cataphonic (a.) Of or relating to cataphonics; catacoustic.
Lyrie :: Lyrie (n.) A European fish (Peristethus cataphractum), having the body covered with bony plates, and having three spines projecting in front of the nose; -- called also noble, pluck, pogge, sea poacher, and armed bullhead..
Worsted :: Worsted (n.) Well-twisted yarn spun of long-staple wool which has been combed to lay the fibers parallel, used for carpets, cloth, hosiery, gloves, and the like..
Lanceolated :: Lanceolated (a.) Rather narrow, tapering to a point at the apex, and sometimes at the base also; as, a lanceolate leaf..
Tap :: Tap (v. t.) To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane..
Abroach :: Abroach (v. t.) To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap..
Knight :: Knight (v. t.) To dub or create (one) a knight; -- done in England by the sovereign only, who taps the kneeling candidate with a sword, saying: Rise, Sir ---..
Wallah :: Wallah (n.) A black variety of the jaguar; -- called also tapir tiger.
Canvas :: Canvas (n.) A coarse cloth so woven as to form regular meshes for working with the needle, as in tapestry, or worsted work..
Shackle :: Shackle (n.) The hinged and curved bar of a padlock, by which it is hung to the staple..
Percussion :: Percussion (n.) The act of tapping or striking the surface of the body in order to learn the condition of the parts beneath by the sound emitted or the sensation imparted to the fingers. Percussion is said to be immediate if the blow is directly upon the body; if some interventing substance, as a pleximeter, is, used, it is called mediate..
Measly :: Measly (a.) Containing larval tapeworms; -- said of pork and beef.
Eminent :: Eminent (a.) Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint..
Pentapetalous :: Pentapetalous (a.) Having five petals, or flower leaves..
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