tapping

noun

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

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The manic tapping of stenos, the sounds of shuffling feet, and the rustles of discomfort in the room as the Chuschas rouse to defend one of their beloved leaders all contribute to a surreal, horror movie-like soundscape. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025 Like the Munich fest, Tinley Park’s also began each day with the ceremonial tapping of the keg at the Hacker-Pschorr tent, the popular German brew. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025 Zivix reports that its algorithms can register complex playing techniques like polyphonic bends, slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs, tapping and muting. New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025 This is thanks in part to the extra-powerful suction and high-frequency tapping technology, which dislodges ingrained, invisible debris. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tapping

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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“Tapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapping. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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