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 song kicks off with a two-handed tapping riff that inevitably evokes Wolfgang’s dad, the late Eddie Van Halen. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025 Zara has unfurled a range of buzzy collaborations, last year tapping model Kate Moss, designer Stefan Pilati and Hungarian fashion label Nanushka for high-profile capsules. Miles Socha, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025 The tapping began every single day, throughout the day, for a month. Jordan Greene, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Besides the tapping, a maple cafe was offered including hot cider, doughnuts, cookies and ice cream sundaes. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 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 20 May. 2025.

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