Pronunciation: /ˈtæpɪŋ/
noun the action of striking something with a quick light blow or blows
A1 I heard a tapping on the window.
A2 The tapping of the rain on the roof was soothing.
B1 The tapping of her foot indicated her impatience.
B2 The tapping of the drumsticks created a rhythmic beat.
C1 The tapping of the keyboard could be heard throughout the office.
C2 The tapping of the dancer's shoes echoed in the empty theater.
verb the act of repeatedly hitting or striking something lightly or gently
A1 She is tapping her foot impatiently while waiting for the bus.
A2 The drummer was tapping out a rhythm on the table with his fingers.
B1 The dancer was tapping her toes to the beat of the music.
B2 He was tapping away on his laptop, completely focused on his work.
C1 The expert was tapping into his vast knowledge to solve the complex problem.
C2 The conductor was tapping his baton against the music stand to keep the orchestra in time.
formal The musician was tapping the keys of the piano with precision.
informal She was tapping away on her phone during the meeting.
slang I caught him tapping on the desk to the beat of the music.
figurative The detective was tapping into his network of informants to gather information.
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