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tapping [′tap·iŋ] (mechanical engineering) Forming an internal screw thread in a hole or other part by means of a tap. (metallurgy) Opening the pouring hole of a melting furnace to remove molten metal. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer, "Sir," said I, "or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore; But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping, And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, That I scarce was sure I heard you"--here I opened wide the door-- Darkness there and nothing more. Next, he took me forcibly by the hand, and, tapping my cheek, said that I was very good-looking, and that he greatly liked the dimples in my face (God only knows what he meant But the tapping was repeated, and with the same gentle, slow insistence as before. |
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