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knock vs tap

tap vs knock

knock and tap both are nouns.

knock and tap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
knock Yes No Yes No
tap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, knock and tap are synonyms defined as:
  • knock and tap: make light, repeated taps on a surface
Other synonyms of knock include pink, rap.
knock (noun) tap (noun)
the act of hitting vigorously a light touch or stroke
negative criticism the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
a vigorous blow a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) a plug for a bunghole in a cask
a bad experience a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads
a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)
the sound made by a gentle blow
a gentle blow
knock (verb) tap (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
knock against with force or violence draw from; make good use of
rap with the knuckles strike lightly
deliver a sharp blow or push cut a female screw thread with a tap
make light, repeated taps on a surface pierce in order to draw a liquid from
sound like a car engine that is firing too early walk with a tapping sound
dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
draw (liquor) from a tap
tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
make light, repeated taps on a surface
draw from or dip into to get something
furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
Difference between knock and tap

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