tapping

¹ American  

[tap-ing] / ˈtæp ɪŋ /

noun

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

2. the sound produced by this.

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tapping ² American  

[tap-ing] / ˈtæp ɪŋ /

noun

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

2. something that is drawn by tapping.

3. paracentesis.

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Etymology

Origin of tapping¹

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

Origin of tapping²

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

Example Sentences

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tapping

After King had equalised, Rogers then marked his debut with a goal before half-time by tapping in from close range.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

But consider tapping into some of today’s fat yields anyway.

From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026

Skiba pointed to AI companies tapping other sources of capital, including off-balance-sheet deals, mega financing of specific data-center projects and exotic chip-backed deals in the works.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

CD&R has been able to continue tapping the capital markets for higher-quality borrowers, including refinancing debts in U.K.-based fuel service company Motor Fuel Group and home-health provider Gentiva Health Services.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Pua,” I say, tapping her on the shoulder.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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