Definitions

1. noun

A person whose occupation is to tap or extract liquids, such as beer or sap.

“The brewery hired a tapper to extract the last of the beer from the barrels.”

2. noun

A person who taps out rhythms or beats, often used for musical performances.

“The drummer was an expert tapper, and the crowd loved her energetic beats.”

3. verb

To extract or obtain something by tapping, such as tapping a tree for its sap.

“The farmer had to tap the maple tree to get its sap for making syrup.”