Definitions
There are 20 meanings of the word
Tap.
How to pronounce tap:
US
Tap - as a noun
The sound made by a gentle blow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patrapHypernyms (Closely Related)
soundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hydrantwater faucetwater tapHypernyms (Closely Related)
faucetspigotplumbing fixtureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
The act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wiretapTap - as a verb
Cut a female screw thread with a tap
Draw from or dip into to get something
Example: "Tap one's memory"
Strike lightly
Example: "He tapped me on the shoulder"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tipHypernyms (Closely Related)
strikeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Draw from; make good use of
Example: "We must exploit the resources we are given wisely"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exploitHypernyms (Closely Related)
applyemployuseutiliseutilizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
Example: "The fbi was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buginterceptwiretapFurnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
Example: "Tap a cask of wine"
Make light, repeated taps on a surface
Example: "He was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knockpinkrapWalk with a tapping sound
Dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
Example: "Glover tapdances better than anybody"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tapdanceDraw (liquor) from a tap
Example: "Tap beer in a bar"
Pierce in order to draw a liquid from
Example: "Tap a maple tree for its syrup"
Example Sentences
"I turned on the tap and filled my glass with water."
"Please turn off the tap after using it."
"There is a leak in the tap; it needs to be fixed."
"She gave the table a light tap with her fingers."
"He listened to the tap of rain on the windowsill."
Word Game Points
Is TAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tap is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TAP has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is TAP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tap is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTAP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is TAP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tap is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTAP has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
