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Tap

🔄 Synonyms of "Tap"

17 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
strikenoun	(transitive, sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
solicitverb	(transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
bugnoun	(entomology) An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”).
exploitverb	(transitive) To use (something) to someone's advantage, such as one's own benefit or a society's benefit.
rapnoun	(countable) A sharp blow with something hard.
patnoun	To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
pinknoun	A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers.
knockverb	An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
dabnoun	(transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
interceptnoun	(transitive) To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
spigotnoun	(US, especially Appalachia) A water tap: a faucet or sillcock.
begverb	(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
hydrantnoun	An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped.
wiretapnoun	A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
tapdanceverb	Alternative form of tap-dance. [To perform a tap dance]
water tapnoun	A spout connected to a socket to provide water from the main water supply.
water faucetnoun	a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Tap"

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Word	Definition
spigotnoun	(US, especially Appalachia) A water tap: a faucet or sillcock.
water tapnoun	A spout connected to a socket to provide water from the main water supply.
hydrantnoun	An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped.
dabnoun	(transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
patnoun	To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
rapnoun	(countable) A sharp blow with something hard.
knockverb	An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
strikenoun	(transitive, sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
interceptnoun	(transitive) To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
wiretapnoun	A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
exploitverb	(transitive) To use (something) to someone's advantage, such as one's own benefit or a society's benefit.
solicitverb	(transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
pinknoun	A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers.
bugnoun	(entomology) An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”).
tapdanceverb	Alternative form of tap-dance. [To perform a tap dance]
begverb	(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
water faucetnoun	a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
excavateverb	(transitive) To remove part of (something) by scooping or digging it out.
unearthverb	To uncover or find; to bring out from concealment
reapverb	(transitive) To obtain or receive as a reward, in a good or a bad sense.