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| bunt1 |
to tap with a baseball or softball bat so that the ball lands close by. [1/2 definitions] |
| chuck1 |
a light tap, especially under the chin. [1/5 definitions] |
| drum |
to hit or tap a surface again and again. [1/5 definitions] |
| faucet |
a device for turning on and off the flow of liquid from a pipe or container; tap. |
| pat1 |
to strike or tap softly with something flat, such as the open palm or fingers. [3/4 definitions] |
| rap1 |
the sound made by a quick, sharp knock on a hard surface; tap. [1/4 definitions] |
| tap dance |
a dance in which the dancer uses the foot, heel, or toe to tap out a rhythm. Tap dancers wear special shoes to sound the taps. |
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