tapping
1[ tap-ing ]
/ ˈtæp ɪŋ /
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noun
the act of a person or thing that taps or strikes lightly.
the sound produced by this.
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Definition for tapping (2 of 2)
tapping2
[ tap-ing ]
/ ˈtæp ɪŋ /
noun
the act of tapping casks, telephone conversations, etc.
something that is drawn by tapping.
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