TAP

tap. Tap, v.t. to touch softly, pierce, broach, open

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Tap (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tapped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Tapping.] [[F. taper to strike; of Teutonic origin; cf. dial. G. tapp, tapps, a blow, tappe a paw, fist, G. tappen to grope.]] 1. 1. To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.
2. 2. To put a new sole or heel on; as, to tap shoes.