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  • 71tap bond — noun : a government security of an issue unlimited in total amount and offered for sale for an unspecified period called also tap issue * * * tap bond or tap issue, a United States government bond on sale in unlimited amount for an indefinite… …

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  • 72tap — Synonyms and related words: Gramophone, PA, PA system, Victrola, abridge, adjutage, air hole, appoint, armhole, at hand, attend, attend to, audio sound system, audiophile, auger, auscultate, available, avenue, ball cock, ball valve, bang, bar,… …

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  • 73TAP transporter — A TAP transporter is a protein.The transporter associated with antigen processing (TAP Transporter) is a transport protein found in the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum. It is responsible for transporting small peptides from the cytoplasm… …

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  • 74Tap Issue — A procedure that allows borrowers to sell bonds or other short term debt instruments from past issues. The bonds are issued at their original face value, maturity and coupon rate, but sold at the current market price. This method of issuing… …

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  • 75tap — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. spigot, faucet, valve; plug, bung, stopper; outlet; knock, rap; tapping, tap dance, soft shoe; taproom, bar, saloon. v. knock, rap, pat, strike, touch; tapdance; broach, draw off (liquor, etc.);… …

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  • 76tap plate — /ˈtæp pleɪt/ (say tap playt) noun 1. (on a shoe or boot designed for tap dancing) one of the two pieces of metal attached to the heel and the toe to create the tapping sound on a wooden floor. 2. a flat piece of plastic or other material attached …

  • 77tap water — /ˈtæp wɔtə/ (say tap wawtuh) noun the water which comes from a public water reservoir, often chlorinated to purify it and fluoridated for public dental health. Compare bottled water. Also, tapwater, tap water …

  • 78tap — Faucet Fau cet, n. [F. fausset, perh. fr. L. fauces throat.] 1. A fixture for drawing a liquid, as water, molasses, oil, etc., from a pipe, cask, or other vessel, in such quantities as may be desired; called also {tap}, and {cock}. It consists of …

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  • 79tap water — noun Date: 1881 water as it comes from a tap (as in a home) …

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  • 80tap water — water, obtained directly from a faucet or tap, that has not been purified, distilled, or otherwise treated. [1880 85] * * * …

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