Phrase Hound found 65 phrases and 105 compound words that contain tap. The most common are listed below. Open tap in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 65
- tap waterWater that comes from a tap.
- tap-danceTo perform a tap dance
- wire tapAlternative form of wiretap: A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
- tippy tapAlternative form of tippy-tap.
- water tapA spout connected to a socket to provide water from the main water supply.
- double tapA tactical shooting technique of pulling the trigger of a weapon twice in quick succession to deliver two shots to the same target zone.
- tap and goA quick free kick taken by touching the ball with the boot and running forward.
- Tap CityThe condition of having no money, described as an imaginary place.
- mixer tapA tap in which the amount of hot and cold water emerging from a single outlet can be independently varied, usually with a lever
- spinal tapLumbar puncture (LP).
- tap outTo produce (a message, rhythm, or other thing) by tapping.
- doolally tapCamp fever; by extension, madness, eccentricity.
- stop-tapA stopcock.
- tap tapA bus or pick-up truck used as public transport in Haiti.
- tap-tackleA tackle made from behind the running ball-carrier, where the tackler dives to touch the player's ankle and trips him up.
- tap-roomAlternative form of taproom: A room where alcoholic beverages are served on tap; a bar or barroom.
- tap drillA drill of the correct size to produce the hole for a specified tap size.
- one-tapTo kill (an enemy) in one shot.
- center tapA contact made to a point halfway along a winding of a transformer or inductor.
- tap dancingThe performance of tap dance.
- tap pantsFrench knickers
- technical tapA tap or a slap on a device in a way to either make it work correctly again, or break it completely. For example, hitting a TV to get its reception back, or hitting a jukebox back to life.
- video tapSynonym of video assist: A system that allows a video version of a take to be viewed immediately after it is filmed.
- tap offTo remove liquid or other particles from a furnace, keg, or other canister.
- tap-dancerSomeone who performs a tap dance.
Compound words 105
- wiretapA connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
- taprootA long, tapering root, exhibited by many plant species (such as carrots and dandelions).
- tappetA lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, in order to produce change or regulate motion.
- taproomA room where alcoholic beverages are served on tap; a bar or barroom.
- multitapA peripheral for video game consoles that increases the number of controller ports, allowing more players to participate.
- untapTo release a flow of (creativity, potential, etc.); to unleash.
- heeltapA piece or wedge that raises the heel of a shoe.
- tapwareThe fixtures used to dispense water at a sink, shower, or bathtub, consisting of a spout or shower head and control devices such as knobs or levers.
- lovetapA light punch or other rough tap, performed in a friendly or affectionate manner.
- lifetapA spell or ability allowing a player to heal his or her own character by draining health from another.