noun
- devices that control the flow of liquid from a pipe or container
- light strikes or touches with the finger or an object
- a bugle call played at military funerals and at the end of the day
Usage: military
verb
- strikes lightly and repeatedly
- makes use of a resource or supply
Examples
- The kitchen has two taps for hot and cold water.
- She heard three taps on the window.
- The soldier played taps at the memorial service.
- He taps his fingers on the desk when he’s thinking.
- The company taps into renewable energy sources.
- Turn off the taps to save water.
- The woodpecker taps against the tree trunk.
- They decided to tap the maple trees for syrup.