tap

US /tæp/

UK /tæp/

A2

verb

  • To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
  • To move feet/fingers to make light regular sounds
  • To spy one someone electronically
  • To hit something or someone lightly
  • To remove from an object e.g. oil from the ground

noun

  • Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
  • Light hit, generally one that makes a sound

Examples

The pub has two sorts of beer on tap

There was a little tap at the door.