tapping

¹

[tap-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that taps tap taps or strikes lightly.

2. the sound produced by this.

tapping

²

[tap-ing]

noun

1. the act of tapping casks, telephone conversations, etc.

2. something that is drawn by tapping.

3. paracentesis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tapping¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; tap ¹, -ing ¹

Origin of tapping²

First recorded in 1590–1600; tap ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Rather, it is tapping a market that they haven’t courted as much—the high-end shopper willing to pay more for performance and a sleek style.

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Sustained high interest rates mean hyperscalers would have to continue tapping into the cash flow of their core businesses, Lee said.

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“I know,” Autumn signs by tapping the top of her forehead twice.

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Someone—could it be that missing scamp, Nutsawoo?— was tapping on the glass of the nursery window.

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“Beejee doesn’t have one of these in his apartment,” Ridge said, tapping the glass.

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