tapping

noun

tap·​ping ˈta-piŋ How to pronounce tapping (audio)
: the act, process, or means by which something is tapped

Examples of tapping in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tapping was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Tapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapping. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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