tapping
1 Americannoun
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the act of tapping casks, telephone conversations, etc.
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something that is drawn by tapping.
Etymology
Origin of tapping1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at tap 1, -ing 1
Origin of tapping2
Example Sentences
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More first-time buyers than ever tapping into an inheritance to pay for a home “illustrates the difficulty entering the housing market on personal savings,” Lautz said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
An Apple Pencil would help for this kind of precision tapping and marking up documents but, confusingly, this MacBook Pro isn’t compatible with one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Several projects nearby could become economically feasible by tapping into Eni’s pipelines, although they might not have been so feasible in isolation, Brusco said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
"Companies are tapping into social media to help promote their business, but on the flip side, it creates these communities," he said, adding that "healthy competition" online can spur people on.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Nicely done, cadet,” he said, tapping the screen on his tablet.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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