The orders given the machine may be fed into it by a taping which is completely predetermined (Norbert Wiener).
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tap-danc|ing — «TAP DAN sihng, DAHN », noun, adjective. –n. the act or art of a person who tap dances. –adj. 1. of or having to do with a tap dance. 2. like a tap dance … Useful english dictionary
tap dance — tap′ dance n. mad a dance in which the rhythm or rhythmical variation is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel by a dancer wearing shoes with special hard soles or with taps • Etymology: 1925–30 tap′ dance , v.i. danced, danc•ing. tap′ danc er … From formal English to slang
tap´es|try|like´ — tap|es|try «TAP uh stree», noun, plural tries, verb, tried, try|ing. –n. 1. a fabric with pictures or designs woven in it, used to hang on walls or to cover furniture: »Tapestry and velvet hangings decorated walls in Europe during the 1500 s… … Useful english dictionary
tap|es|try — «TAP uh stree», noun, plural tries, verb, tried, try|ing. –n. 1. a fabric with pictures or designs woven in it, used to hang on walls or to cover furniture: »Tapestry and velvet hangings decorated walls in Europe during the 1500 s (Effa Brown). 2 … Useful english dictionary
tap dance — I noun a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet • Syn: ↑tap dancing • Hypernyms: ↑step dancing, ↑hoofing • Hyponyms: ↑soft shoe, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
tap-dance — n. & v. n. a form of display dance performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, with rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels. v.intr. perform a tap dance. Derivatives: tap dancer n. tap dancing n. * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ intransitive verb Etymology … Useful english dictionary
Tap (gaming) — Tapping is a term used in a variety of ways in a number of games. Although the exact meaning varies, it generally either refers to either the physical action of actually touching something, or to the using up of the resources of some element of… … Wikipedia
scar´i|fy´ing|ly — scar|i|fy «SKAR uh fy», transitive verb, fied, fy|ing. 1. a) to make scratches or cuts in the surface of (as the skin). b) to cover with scratches: »These…could be stamped out of plastic or Fiberglas with a scarified top (New Yorker). Fixing her… … Useful english dictionary
tapping — tapping1 /tap ing/, n. 1. the act of a person or thing that taps or strikes lightly. 2. the sound produced by this. [1400 50; late ME; see TAP1, ING1] tapping2 /tap ing/, n. 1. the act of tapping casks, telephone conversations, etc. 2. something… … Universalium
tape — A thin flat strip of fascia or tendon, or of synthetic material, used as a tie or suture. [A.S. taeppe] adhesive t. fabric or film evenly coated on one side with a pressure sensitive adhesive mixture. * * * temporary atrial pacemake … Medical dictionary
