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tap verb

  /tæp/ , /tɐːp/ , [tʰæp]
  • To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
  • To break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something; to exploit, to penetrate.
 tirer
  • (communication, chiefly, law enforcement) To connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication). [from 19th c.]
 mettre sur écoute
  • To cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something).
 tarauder

tap noun

  /tæp/ , /tɐːp/ , [tʰæp]
  • A hollow device used to control the flow of a fluid, such as an alcoholic beverage from a cask, or a gas or liquid in a pipe.
 robinet, champlure
  • A conical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container.
 bouchon
  • (mechanics) A cylindrical tool used to cut an internal screw thread in a hole, with cutting edges around the lower end and an upper end to which a handle is fitted to turn the tool.
 taraud
  • (Britain, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering) A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it; a tapping.
 dérivation

tap verb

  /tæp/ , /tɐːp/ , [tʰæp]
  • (graphical user interface) To invoke a function on an electronic device such as a mobile phone by touching (a button, icon, or specific location on its touch screen).
 cliquer
  • (combat, _, sports) To submit to an opponent, chiefly by indicating an intention to do so by striking a hand on the ground several times; to tap out.
 cliquer, tapoter
  • (slang, vulgar) To have sexual intercourse with (someone).
 taper
  • (combat, _, sports) To force (an opponent) to submit, chiefly by indicating their intention to do so by striking a hand on the ground several times; to tap out.
 tapoter

tapping

taraudage
wire tapping
écoute téléphonique
foot-tapping
podorythmie
phone-tapping
écoute
telephone tapping
écoute téléphonique
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