TAPPING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of TAPPING
To furnish with taps.
"If we tap the maple trees, we can get maple syrup!"
To draw off liquid from a vessel.
"He tapped a new barrel of beer."
To deplete, especially of a liquid via a tap; to tap out.
To strike lightly.
"She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention."
To touch one's finger, foot, or other body parts on a surface (usually) repeatedly.
"He was so nervous he began to tap his fingers on the table."
To make a sharp noise.
"The tree, swaying in the breeze, began to tap on the window pane."
An act of making a light hit or strike against something.
A guitar technique in which the strings are tapped against the fingerboard
Examples of TAPPING in a Sentence
- "If we tap the maple trees, we can get maple syrup!"
- "He tapped a new barrel of beer."
- "She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention."
- "He was so nervous he began to tap his fingers on the table."
Word Details
Is TAPPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAPPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TAPPING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for TAPPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | p | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAPPING
71 words from the letters in TAPPING
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How to Use TAPPING in Word Games
TAPPING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TAPPING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TAPPING to find 71 additional valid words.