tapper

¹ American  

[tap-er] / ˈtæp ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that taps, tap, taps, as trees for the sap or juice, a blast furnace, cask, or other container for their contents, etc.

2. a person who cuts screw threads into the surface of a circular opening, as of a pipe, nut, etc.

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tapper ² American  

[tap-er] / ˈtæp ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that taps tap taps or strikes lightly.

2. a telegraph key.

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ˈtapper British  

/ ˈtæpə /

noun

1. a person who taps

2. a tool or instrument that taps

3. dialect an unstable and violent person

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Etymology

Origin of tapper¹

before 1000; Old English tæppere (not recorded in ME); tap ², -er ¹

Origin of tapper¹

First recorded in 1800–10; tap ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The Waimaha, whose culture was nearly decimated by rubber tappers and missionaries, for example, make Parry sleep away from them until he has gained their trust.

From BBC

Swimmers in the vision impaired classification often have “tappers” standing at each end of the pool.

From Los Angeles Times

It was ultimately Gregory Hines who became the defining tapper of his generation, although both brothers were undisputed masters of the craft.

From Los Angeles Times

A bit of magic, wonder, and joy brought to you by the talented tappers of Dorrance Dance, performing their playful interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite.

From Washington Times

Production of sneakers for fashionable Parisians has restored hope for a community of rubber tappers who labored on the verge of obsolescence with the advent of synthetic rubber.

From Seattle Times