present participle of tap

(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 foot-tapping

A drill of the correct size to produce the hole for a specified tap size.

plural of hot tap

(transitive) To produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.

simple past tense and past participle of tap out