tapper
1 Americannoun
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a person who taps
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a tool or instrument that taps
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dialect an unstable and violent person
Etymology
Origin of tapper1
First recorded in 1800–10; tap 1 + -er 1
Origin of tapper2
before 1000; Old English tæppere (not recorded in ME); tap 2, -er 1
Example Sentences
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So Ananda has built a network of 55 tappers who supply their harvest to him daily, enabling exports to Australia, Britain, New Zealand and the Middle East.
From Barron's
The Waimaha, whose culture was nearly decimated by rubber tappers and missionaries, for example, make Parry sleep away from them until he has gained their trust.
From BBC
Swimmers in the vision impaired classification often have “tappers” standing at each end of the pool.
From Los Angeles Times
It was ultimately Gregory Hines who became the defining tapper of his generation, although both brothers were undisputed masters of the craft.
From Los Angeles Times
A bit of magic, wonder, and joy brought to you by the talented tappers of Dorrance Dance, performing their playful interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite.
From Washington Times
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