Pronunciation: /tæps/
noun a piece of metal attached to the toe and heel of a shoe to make a tapping sound when dancing
A1 She turned off the taps after washing her hands.
A2 The plumber fixed the leaky taps in the kitchen.
B1 The sound of water running from the taps could be heard in the bathroom.
B2 The hotel room had both hot and cold taps for the guests' convenience.
C1 The antique brass taps in the Victorian bathroom added a touch of elegance.
C2 The designer taps in the luxury spa were imported from Italy.
verb to strike or touch something quickly and lightly
A1 She taps her foot when she's nervous.
A2 He taps the table with his fingers while waiting for the food.
B1 The dancer taps her shoes on the stage in rhythm with the music.
B2 The drummer taps out a beat on the drum set.
C1 The engineer taps into the main power source to redirect electricity.
C2 The hacker taps into the company's network to steal sensitive information.
formal The plumber fixed the leaky faucet by replacing the taps.
informal I always make sure to turn off the taps tightly to avoid any leaks.
slang Hey, can you help me tighten the taps in the bathroom?
figurative She knew how to tap into her creativity to come up with innovative solutions.
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