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tapping

1 American  
[tap-ing] / ˈtæp ɪŋ /

noun

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

  2. the sound produced by this.

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.

Etymology

Origin of tapping1

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

Origin of tapping2

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

Example Sentences

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There was a woman at the far end of the room tapping at the surface of a desk like the one in Dr. Achebe’s office.

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Bat stopped tapping his heels under the table.

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“Okay. And the tapping? Does it make you feel better? Does it make you feel more in control?”

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Or for me to start tapping all over the place.

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“You keep tapping your finger. You’ve done it a bunch of times.”

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