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tap vs knock

knock vs tap

tap and knock both are nouns.

tap and knock both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tap Yes No Yes No
knock Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tap and knock are synonyms defined as:
  • tap and knock: make light, repeated taps on a surface
Other synonyms of tap include pink, rap.
tap (noun) knock (noun)
a light touch or stroke the act of hitting vigorously
the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information negative criticism
a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask a vigorous blow
a plug for a bunghole in a cask the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads a bad experience
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
tap (verb) knock (verb)
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
draw from; make good use of knock against with force or violence
strike lightly rap with the knuckles
cut a female screw thread with a tap deliver a sharp blow or push
pierce in order to draw a liquid from make light, repeated taps on a surface
walk with a tapping sound sound like a car engine that is firing too early
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 tap and knock

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