tapper

/ˈtæp.ər/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈtæp.ər/

A noun referring to a person who performs a specific action, such as a tavern keeper who taps kegs, someone who strikes a surface lightly, a worker who cuts screw threads, a person who wiretaps communications, or a dancer who creates rhythms with metal taps on their shoes.

🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее человека, выполняющего определённое действие, например, трактирщика, который открывает бочки, того, кто легко ударяет по поверхности, рабочего, нарезающего резьбу, человека, прослушивающего коммуникации, или танцора, создающего ритмы металлическими набойками на обуви.
🇪🇸Persona que realiza una acción de golpear o tocar repetidamente, como quien da golpecitos, un bailarín de claqué, un trabajador que corta roscas, alguien que interviene comunicaciones, o un tabernero que abre barriles.
🇫🇷Nom désignant une personne qui exécute une action spécifique, par exemple un tavernier qui perce des fûts, quelqu'un qui frappe légèrement une surface, un ouvrier filetant, une personne qui intercepte des communications, ou un danseur produisant des rythmes avec des claquettes métalliques aux chaussures.
🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die eine bestimmte Tätigkeit ausführt, z. B. einen Wirt, der Fässer ansticht, jemanden, der leicht auf eine Oberfläche klopft, einen Arbeiter, der Gewinde schneidet, jemanden, der Kommunikation abhört, oder einen Tänzer, der mit Metallplättchen an den Schuhen Rhythmen erzeugt.
🇵🇹Substantivo que designa quem exerce determinada ação, como o dono de bar que abre barris, quem bate levemente numa superfície, o operário que faz roscas, a pessoa que intercepta comunicações ou o dançarino que produz ritmos com chapas metálicas nos sapatos.
🇨🇳名词，指执行某种敲击或开启动作的人，例如敲开桶的酒吧侍者、轻敲表面的人、攻丝工人、窃听通信的人，或穿金属鞋底踢踏舞的舞者。
🌐اسم يدل على شخص يقوم بفعل معين، مثل ساقي الحانة الذي يفتح البراميل، أو من يضرب سطحًا ضربات خفيفة، أو العامل الذي يقطع الأسنان اللولبية، أو من يتنصت على الاتصالات، أو الراقص الذي يصدر إيقاعًا بنعال معدنية في حذائه.

Tavern keeper C1 formal
A person who manages a tavern and taps kegs or casks to serve drinks.
- The tapper drew a fresh pint of ale for the customer.
- Every evening, the tapper would check the barrels in the cellar.
- The old tapper knew all the regulars by name.
🇷🇺Трактирщик
Synonyms: innkeeper publican victualler
Light striker B2 formal
A person who strikes a surface lightly and usually repeatedly.
- The nervous tapper drummed his fingers on the table.
- She was a constant tapper, always making small sounds with her pen.
- The impatient tapper tapped his foot against the floor.
🇷🇺Легкий постукиватель
Synonyms: knocker rapper
Thread cutter C1 formal
A worker who uses a tap tool to cut screw threads into a hole.
- The skilled tapper ensured every thread was perfectly cut.
- The factory employed a specialist tapper for precision parts.
- The tapper carefully aligned the tool before starting.
🇷🇺Метчик
Wiretapper C1 formal
Someone who secretly listens to telephone or telegraph communications by making a connection to the line.
- The detective suspected a tapper was listening to their calls.
- The company hired a security expert to detect any tapper on the line.
- The tapper was arrested for illegal surveillance.
🇷🇺Подслушивающий
Synonyms: phone tapper wiretapper
Tap dancer B2 formal
A dancer who performs by sounding out rhythms using metal taps attached to the toes and heels of their shoes.
- The tapper performed a complex routine on stage.
- She trained for years to become a professional tapper.
- The audience applauded the tapper's rhythmic performance.
🇷🇺Чечеточник
Synonyms: hoofer tap dancer

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