tapped

tap ¹  (tp)

v. tapped, tap·ping, taps

v.tr.

1. To strike gently with a light blow or blows: I tapped you on the shoulder to get your attention.

2. To give a light rap with: tap a pencil.

3. To produce with a succession of light blows: tap out a rhythm.

4. To select, as for membership in an organization; designate. See Synonyms at appoint.

5.

a. To repair (shoe heels or toes) by applying a thin layer of leather or a substitute material.

b. To attach metal plates to (shoe toes or heels).

v.intr.

1. To deliver a gentle, light blow or blows.

2. To walk making light clicks.

n.

1.

a. A gentle blow.

b. The sound made by such a blow.

2.

a. A thin layer of leather or a substitute applied to a worn-down shoe heel or toe.

b. A metal plate attached to the toe or heel of a shoe, as for tap-dancing.

3. Linguistics See flap.

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[Middle English tappen, possibly from Old French taper.]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

tapped - in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug; "latex from tapped rubber trees" untapped - not subjected to tapping; "an untapped keg"; "an untapped sugar maple"