tap
tap
water control valve
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tap with Russian translation
tap usage examples
Плотно закрывайте кран, чтобы избежать подтеков.
Turn the tap off gently to avoid drips.
Кухонный кран болтается и требует починки.
The kitchen tap is loose and needs fixing.
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tap belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
tap synonyms
What's the difference between tap / faucet / valve / spout
The faucet in our kitchen is leaking.
A broader, often technical device that controls flow; not always a household tap.
Shut the valve off before repairing the pipe.
The projecting part (nozzle) through which water flows; part of a tap or container.
The kettle's spout is blocked with limescale.
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How to pronounce tap and what this word means
tap means tap. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tap
/ˈtæp/
tap translation
tap
tap examples
Turn the tap off gently to avoid drips.
tap transcription
/ˈtæp/, /ˈtæp/
Questions about this word
tap meaning: what does it mean?
water control valve
tap pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tap is pronounced as /ˈtæp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tap definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Turn the tap off gently to avoid drips. Translation: Плотно закрывайте кран, чтобы избежать подтеков.
Is tap part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?
Yes, tap can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tap part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, tap can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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