посту́кивать — meaning in English

English meaning

• patter noun A quick series of light, repeated sounds, like rain hitting a roof or feet running on pavement.
• tap noun A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.

Senses

посту́кивать is used for these senses in English:

• patter To make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch.
• tap Of a bell, a drum, etc.: to make a sharp noise, often as a signal.

patter — full definition

1. noun A quick series of light, repeated sounds, like rain hitting a roof or feet running on pavement.
2. noun Fast, smooth talk, especially the kind used by salespeople, comedians, or auctioneers.
3. verb To make a series of quick, light tapping sounds.

tap — full definition

1. noun A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
2. verb To hit something lightly and briefly, often to get attention or make contact.
3. verb To secretly connect a device to a phone line or communication channel in order to listen in.
4. verb To draw on or make use of a resource, often one that was previously unused.

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