Definition of tap

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Tap (n.) A signal, by drum or trumpet, for extinguishing all lights in soldiers' quarters and retiring to bed, -- usually given about a quarter of an hour after tattoo..

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Stavewood :: Stavesacre (n.) A kind of larkspur (Delphinium Staphysagria), and its seeds, which are violently purgative and emetic. They are used as a parasiticide, and in the East for poisoning fish..
Echinococcus :: Echinococcus (n.) A parasite of man and of many domestic and wild animals, forming compound cysts or tumors (called hydatid cysts) in various organs, but especially in the liver and lungs, which often cause death. It is the larval stage of the Taenia echinococcus, a small tapeworm peculiar to the dog..
Epitaphic :: Epitaphic (n.) An epitaph.
Delphinic :: Delphinic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, the larkspur; specifically, relating to the stavesacre (Delphinium staphisagria)..
Metaphrastical :: Metaphrastical (a.) Close, or literal..
Stapelia :: Stapedial (a.) Of or pertaining to stapes.
Transumptive :: Transumptive (a.) Taking from one to another; metaphorical.
Tapis :: Tapis (n.) Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table..
Conical :: Conical (a.) Having the form of, or resembling, a geometrical cone; round and tapering to a point, or gradually lessening in circumference; as, a conic or conical figure; a conical vessel..
Corona :: Corona (n.) A crown or circlet suspended from the roof or vaulting of churches, to hold tapers lighted on solemn occasions. It is sometimes formed of double or triple circlets, arranged pyramidically. Called also corona lucis..
Catapuce :: Catapuce (n.) Spurge.
Illuminati :: Illuminati (v. t.) Persons in the early church who had received baptism; in which ceremony a lighted taper was given them, as a symbol of the spiritual illumination they has received by that sacrament..
Cataphonics :: Cataphonics (n.) That branch of acoustics which treats of reflected sounds; catacoustics.
Waterwork :: Waterwork (n.) Painting executed in size or distemper, on canvas or walls, -- formerly, frequently taking the place of tapestry..
Metapeptone :: Metapeptone (n.) An intermediate product formed in the gastric digestion of albuminous matter.
Flagelliform :: Flagelliform (a.) Shaped like a whiplash; long, slender, round, flexible, and (comming) tapering..
Staphyloplasty :: Staphylomatous (a.) Of or pertaining to staphyloma; affected with staphyloma.
Surge :: Surge (n.) The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips..
Wicking :: Wicking (n.) the material of which wicks are made; esp., a loosely braided or twisted cord or tape of cotton..
Taproot :: Taproot (n.) The root of a plant which penetrates the earth directly downward to a considerable depth without dividing.
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