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tapping |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Tap \Tap\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tapped}; p. pr & vb n. {Tapping}.] [F. taper to strike; of Teutonic origin; cf dial. G. tapp, tapps, a blow, tappe a paw, fist, G. tappen to grope.] 1. To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as to tap one with the hand or a cane. 2. To put a new sole or heel on as to tap shoes. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: tapping n : the sound of light blow or knock; "he heard the tapping of the man's cane"
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