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Definition tap in British English

tap noun

noun
/tæp/
1

an object used for controlling how much water, gas, or liquid comes out from a pipe or container. The American word for a tap that controls water is faucet

Example

There's no hot water coming out of the hot tap.

Example

Just turn the cold tap on for a few seconds.

2

the action or sound of touching someone or something gently

Example

I felt a tap on my shoulder.

Example

A few taps with a hammer and it was fixed.

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Example

She suspected they'd put a tap on her phone.

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Example

My daughter takes ballet and tap.

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Definition tap in British English