Synonyms for tap

Other words for “tap”, grouped by meaning.

We found 18 synonyms for “tap”. The most common are pat, rap, strike, water faucet, water tap.

noun the sound made by a gentle blow

Synonymspat rap

noun a gentle blow

noun a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask

noun a plug for a bunghole in a cask

Synonymsspigot

noun the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information

Synonymswiretap

noun a light touch or stroke

Synonymspat dab

verb strike lightly

Synonymstip

verb draw from; make good use of

Synonymsexploit

verb tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

verb make light, repeated taps on a surface

verb dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes

verb make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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