tap vs tapdance

tapdance vs tap

tap is a noun but tapdance is not a noun.

tap and tapdance both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tap	Yes	No	Yes	No
tapdance	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, tap and tapdance are synonyms defined as:

tap and tapdance: dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes

tap (noun)	tapdance (noun)
a light touch or stroke
the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
a plug for a bunghole in a cask
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

tap (verb)	tapdance (verb)
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently	dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
draw from; make good use of
strike lightly
cut a female screw thread with a tap
pierce in order to draw a liquid from
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 tap and tapdance

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