To strike lightly. / To touch one's finger, foot, or other body parts on a surface (usually) repeatedly. / To make a sharp noise.

(golf) A simple, short putt very close to the hole. / (soccer) A simple shot into the goal from close range, and without opposition.

(soccer) To kick a simple shot, without opposition, from close range into the goal. / To enter a public transport system (especially the London Underground) by tapping a travelcard on the card-reader

(of beer, etc.) Available directly from the barrel by way of a tap. / (by extension) Readily available; ready for use in whatever quantity is desired. / On an agenda, planned, expected.

To establish a connection with (something), especially in order to take advantage. / To access (a resource or object).

plural of tapping

plural of TAP

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tap in

A bugle call played by the United States Armed Forces at dusk, during flag ceremonies, and at military funerals.

simple past tense and past participle of tap