tap
n//tæp//tapp, avledning, avlyssning, gängtapp, avlyssna, bugga, tappa, peta, trycka
A conical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container.
(Britain, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering) A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it; a tapping.
A secret interception of telephone calls or other communications using such a device; also, a recording of such a communication.
(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.
(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.]
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
To furnish (a container, etc.) with a tap (noun sense 2.2) so that liquid can be drawn.
(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.
(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.