HyperDic: tapper

English > 5 senses of the word tapper:
NOUNperson tapper, tapstera tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks
person tappera person who strikes a surface lightly and usually repeatedly
person tappera worker who uses a tap to cut screw threads
person tapper, wiretapper, phone tappersomeone who wiretaps a telephone or telegraph wire
person tapper, tap dancera dancer who sounds out rhythms by using metal taps on the toes and heels of the shoes
tapper > pronunciation
Soundstae'per
Rhymesasper ... zipper: 139 rhymes with per...
English > tapper: 5 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks.
Synonymtapster
Broaderpublican, tavern keeperThe keeper of a public house
Spanishbodeguero, tapster
Catalantapster
Verbstapdraw (liquor) from a tap
tapfurnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid / liquid from it
English > tapper: 5 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA person who strikes a surface lightly and usually repeatedly.
Example"finger tappers irritated her"
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
Verbstapstrike lightly
English > tapper: 5 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA worker who uses a tap to cut screw threads.
BroaderworkerA person who works at a specific occupation
Verbstapcut a female screw thread with a tap
English > tapper: 5 senses > noun 4, person
Meaningsomeone who wiretaps a telephone or telegraph wire.
Synonymswiretapper, phone tapper
BroadereavesdropperA secret listener to private / private conversations
Verbstaptap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
English > tapper: 5 senses > noun 5, person
MeaningA dancer who sounds out rhythms by using metal taps on the toes and heels of the shoes.
Synonymtap dancer
Broaderdancer, professional dancer, terpsichoreanA performer who dances professionally
Spanishbailarín de claqué
Catalanballarí de claqué
Verbstapdance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes

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