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noun • the sound made by a gentle blow • a gentle blow • a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask • a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing) • a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads • a plug for a bunghole in a cask • the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information • a light touch or stroke verb • cut a female screw thread with a tap • draw from or dip into to get something • strike lightly • draw from; make good use of • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information • furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it • make light, repeated taps on a surface • walk with a tapping sound • dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes • draw (liquor) from a tap • pierce in order to draw a liquid from • make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently | ||||||||
| 42% | 5 | Rap lightly | ||||||
noun • the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) • negative criticism • a vigorous blow • a bad experience • the act of hitting vigorously verb • deliver a sharp blow or push • rap with the knuckles • knock against with force or violence • make light, repeated taps on a surface • sound like a car engine that is firing too early • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws | ||||||||
| 26% | 4 | One might start "Knock knock ..." | ||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • a triviality not to be taken seriously verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||||
Knock Lightly Crossword Clue
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Updated: October 13, 2023
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