tapper

/ˈtæpər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that taps, especially one who strikes something lightly or repeatedly.
    • She was a skilled tapper on the keyboard, typing quickly and quietly.
    • The tapper at the door was a delivery person with a package.
    • The machine's tapper gently pressed the metal into shape.
  2. A device that makes a tapping sound, such as a tool for cutting threads inside a hole.
    • She bought a new tapper for her woodworking projects.
    • He used a tapper to create threads in the metal pipe.
    • The workshop had a special tapper for making precise screw holes.
  3. A person who taps a keg or cask to draw liquid, especially beer.
    • The tapper at the brewery ensured each keg was properly connected.
    • He worked as a tapper at the local pub, drawing fresh ale for customers.
    • The experienced tapper knew exactly how to avoid wasting beer.
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