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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Question 1 of 7
Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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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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