Liquor drawn through a tap; hence, a certain kind or quality
of liquor; as, a liquor of the same tap.

A place where liquor is drawn for drinking; a taproom; a bar.

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.

A plug or spile for stopping a hole pierced in a cask, or the
like; a faucet.

To strike a gentle blow.

A piece of leather fastened upon the bottom of a boot or shoe
in repairing or renewing the sole or heel.

To put a new sole or heel on; as, to tap shoes.

To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to
rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.

A gentle or slight blow; a light rap; a pat.

A hole or pipe through which liquor is drawn.