Definition of "Tap" :

noun: a light touch or stroke

noun: the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information

noun: a plug for a bunghole in a cask

noun: a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads

noun: a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)

noun: a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask

noun: the sound made by a gentle blow

noun: a gentle blow

verb: make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

verb: draw from; make good use of

verb: strike lightly

"He tapped me on the shoulder."

verb: cut a female screw thread with a tap

verb: pierce in order to draw a liquid from

"Tap a maple tree for its syrup."

verb: draw (liquor) from a tap

"Tap beer in a bar."

verb: dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes

"Glover tapdances better than anybody."

verb: walk with a tapping sound

verb: make light, repeated taps on a surface

"He was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently."

verb: tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

"The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy."

verb: draw from or dip into to get something

"Tap one's memory."

verb: furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it

"Tap a cask of wine."