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tap noun

  /tæp/ , /tɐːp/ , [tʰæp]
  • (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.
 torno
  • 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.
 torneira, bica
  • A tapering cylindrical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container.
 espicho

tap verb

  /tæp/ , /tɐːp/ , [tʰæp]
  • (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.
 bater, cutucar, tamborilar
  • (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.
 bater, cutucar, tamborilar, tocar
  • (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).
 tocar

tap verb

  /tæp/ , /tɐːp/ , [tʰæp]
  • (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.]
 grampear
water tap
torneira
tap water
água da torneira, água encanada
tap dance
sapateado
mixer tap
torneira de mistura
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