tap

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1. on tap Ready to be drawn; in a tapped cask: beer on tap.

2. on tap Available for immediate use; ready: extra personnel on tap.

1. A gentle blow.

2. The sound made by such a blow.

3. A thin layer of leather or a substitute applied to a worn-down shoe heel or toe.

4. A metal plate attached to the toe or heel of a shoe, as for tap-dancing.

5. Linguistics See flap.

6. A valve and spout used to regulate delivery of a fluid at the end of a pipe.

7. A plug for a bunghole; a spigot.

8. Liquor drawn from a spigot.

9. Liquor of a particular brew, cask, or quality.

10. Medicine The removal of fluid from a body cavity: a spinal tap.

11. A tool for cutting an internal screw thread.

12. A makeshift terminal in an electric circuit.

13. A wiretap.

1. tap into To establish a connection with; have access to: tapped into a new market for their products.

2. tap into To take advantage of: tapped into their enthusiasm to improve the school.

1. To deliver a gentle, light blow or blows.

2. To walk making light clicks.

1. To strike gently with a light blow or blows: I tapped you on the shoulder to get your attention.

2. To give a light rap with: tap a pencil.

3. To produce with a succession of light blows: tap out a rhythm.

4. To select, as for membership in an organization; designate. See Synonyms at appoint.

5. To repair (shoe heels or toes) by applying a thin layer of leather or a substitute material.

6. To attach metal plates to (shoe toes or heels).

7. To furnish with a spigot or tap.

8. To pierce in order to draw off liquid: tap a maple tree.

9. To draw (liquid) from a vessel or container: tap a new keg of beer.

10. Medicine To withdraw fluid from (a body cavity).

11. To make a physical connection with or open outlets from: tap a water main.

12. To wiretap (a telephone).

13. To establish an electric connection in (a power line), as to divert current secretly.

14. To establish access to or a connection with: tapped a new market for inexpensive books.

15. To take advantage of; make use of: tapped voter anger to win the election.

16. To cut screw threads in (a collar, socket, or other fitting).

17. Informal To ask (a person) for money.

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