Taps

Examples

• She is rather long, notwithstanding; but by and by I hear a rustling at the door, and someone taps. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• This time Georgiana accompanied her ejaculations with taps of her feet upon the floor, and was altogether in quite a desperate condition. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• The corks should always be boiled in water containing 1 ounce to the gallon, which is also efficient in disinfecting tubes, taps, etc. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
• Two taps were now heard on the outside of the window. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• The blending of the individual taps, occurring at regular intervals, has produced a sustained musical tone. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
• There was another tap, and another, and then a long row of taps; upon which Sam inquired why the tapper was not admitted. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• In practice, large mains lead from the reservoir to the city, smaller mains convey the water to the various sections of the city, and service pipes lead to the individual house taps. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
• But if the wheel is rotated rapidly, the ear ceases to hear the various taps and recognizes a deep continuous musical tone. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
• It approaches the window, and a hand taps at the glass. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• If you'd only borrow my stick and tap this piece of pavement--this dirty stone that my foot taps--it would start up a coach and six. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• No notice being taken of the taps, the unseen visitor, after a short lapse, ventured to open the door and peep in. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
• Oh, my dear young friend,' replied Mr. Stiggins, 'all taps is vanities! Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.

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