taps Synonyms
Another word for taps
• noun (Context 1)
Plural form of tap: valves or spigots by which the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled.
"The plumber replaced the leaky brass faucets in both the kitchen and the upstairs bathroom."
• verb (Context 2)
To strike or touch someone or something with a quick, light blow (third-person singular present of tap).
"He nervously raps his pencil against the desk while reading through the exam questions."
• noun (Context 3)
Plural form of tap: light, quick blows or gentle strikes.
"She heard three soft knocks on the study door before her colleague stepped inside."
• noun (Context 4)
A slow, solemn bugle call or drum signal played at night to mark lights-out in the military, and at military funerals and memorial services.
"A lone bugler sounded last post across the quiet cemetery at the conclusion of the memorial service."
• verb (Context 5)
To draw liquid from a cask, barrel, or tree, or to exploit and draw upon a supply, resource, or energy source (third-person singular present of tap).
"The new solar initiative harnesses the abundant sunlight of the desert region to power thousands of homes."
Opposites of taps
The opposite of taps shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: