tap : Idioms & Phrases
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Master tap
(Mech.) , a tap for forming the thread in a screw cutting die.
Webster 1913
On tap
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adjective satellite (of liquids) available by turning a tap
- ale on tap
- hot and cold running water on tap
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adjective satellite available for immediate use
- extra personnel on tap
- other sports and entertainment facilities are on tap
- there are numerous projects on tap
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(a) Ready to be drawn;as, ale .on tap (b) Broached, or furnished with a tap;as, a barrel .on tap
Webster 1913
Plug tap
(Mech.) , a screw-cutting tap with a slightly tapering end.
Webster 1913
spinal tap
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noun removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
spinal puncture; lumbar puncture.
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table tapping
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noun alleged form of communication with spirits of the dead
spirit rapping; table rapping.
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Tap bolt
- a bolt with a head on one end and a thread on the other end, to be screwed into some fixed part, instead of passing through the part and receiving a nut. See Illust. under
Bolt .
Webster 1913
Tap cinder
(Metal.) , the slag of a puddling furnace.
Webster 1913
tap dance
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noun a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet
tap dance.
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verb perform a tap dance
tap dance.
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tap dancer
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noun a dancer who sounds out rhythms by using metal taps on the toes and heels of the shoes
tapper.
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tap dancing
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noun a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet
tap dance.
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verb perform a tap dance
tap dance.
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tap house
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noun a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
tavern.
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tap out
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verb beat out a rhythm
beat out; thump out.
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tap water
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noun water directly from the spigot
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tap wrench
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noun a wrench for turning a tap to create an internal screw thread
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tap-off
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noun the act of starting a basketball game with a jump ball
tip-off.
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water tap
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noun a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
water faucet; tap; hydrant.