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TAP/tæp/

In British English a tap is what you turn for water. American English often says faucet. Turn the tap off. The verb tap means hit lightly (tap on the door). Tape is sticky stuff — extra e.

Meaning

The object you turn to let water out (British). American English often says faucet.

Examples

• “Turn off the tap.”
• “The tap in the kitchen is dripping.”
• “Run the tap until the water is cold.”

Good to know

British tap = faucet. Verb: tap on the door. Mix-up: tape.

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