spinal tap

Obama is widely believed to tap an ex-physicist who cuts military waste like a laser to become the next secretary of defense.
Ashton Carter, the Wonk Who Would Lead the Pentagon|Shane Harris, Tim Mak|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It should be noted that LA tap water, rather than NYC's famed brand, was chosen for the test.
The Bottled Water Taste Test|The Daily Beast Video|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cervecerías Barú resolved problems with their draft system that prohibited them from selling on tap for almost seven years.
House of the Witch: The Renegade Craft Brewers of Panama|Jeff Campagna|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ricky was very influenced by This Is Spinal Tap, and I was always a fan of Woody Allen movies.
Stephen Merchant Talks ‘Hello Ladies’ movie, the Nicole Kidman Cameo, and Legacy of ‘The Office’|Marlow Stern|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The NSA had already built the infrastructure to tap into communications networks.
How the NSA Became a Killing Machine|Shane Harris|November 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
By the time I had done my toilette there was a tap at the door, and in another minute I was in the salle--manger.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
The very first chords which Mademoiselle Reisz struck upon the piano sent a keen tremor down Mrs. Pontellier's spinal column.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
"Come in," said a Cockney voice shrill with youth, in answer to her tap; and the child obeyed.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson
While thus occupied, there came a soft tap to the outer door—as was sure to be the case, the clerk being absent—and Val opened it.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
Almost immediately there came a gentle tap at the door, and General Maxgregor entered.
The Weight of the Crown|Fred M. White

Scientific definitions for spinal tap

spinal tap

See lumbar puncture.