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tappen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • grope verb To feel around with the hands, especially when unable to see clearly.
  • pad noun A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.

Senses

tappen is used for these senses in English:

  • grope To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
  • pad (intransitive) To walk softly, quietly or steadily, especially without shoes.

grope — full definition

  1. verb To feel around with the hands, especially when unable to see clearly.
  2. verb To touch another person inappropriately or sexually without consent.

pad — full definition

  1. noun A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.
  2. noun A stack of sheets of paper joined at one edge for writing or drawing.
  3. verb To walk with soft, quiet steps.
  4. verb To add unnecessary or dishonest extra material to make something seem bigger than it is.

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