Tap - translation, pronunciation and examples
tap
water control valve
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When to use tap
кухонный кран
ванный кран
кран холодной воды
кран горячей воды
водопроводная вода
tap usage examples
Плотно закрывайте кран, чтобы избежать подтеков.
Turn the tap off gently to avoid drips.
Кухонный кран болтается и требует починки.
The kitchen tap is loose and needs fixing.
Similar words
General British term for the fixture that controls water flow.
American term for the same fixture; more common in US English.
A broader, often technical device that controls flow; not always a household tap.
The projecting part (nozzle) through which water flows; part of a tap or container.
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tap synonyms
What's the difference between tap / faucet / valve / spout
General British term for the fixture that controls water flow.
Turn off the tap when you finish washing the dishes.
Выключи кран, когда закончишь мыть посуду.
The faucet in our kitchen is leaking.
В кухонном кране течёт вода.
A broader, often technical device that controls flow; not always a household tap.
Shut the valve off before repairing the pipe.
Перекрой клапан перед ремонтом трубы.
The projecting part (nozzle) through which water flows; part of a tap or container.
The kettle's spout is blocked with limescale.
Носик чайника забит накипью.
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How to pronounce tap and what this word means
tap translation: кран. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tap
/ˈtæp/
tap translation
кран
tap examples
Turn the tap off gently to avoid drips.
tap transcription
/ˈtæp/, /ˈtæp/
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Questions about this word
tap meaning: what does it mean?
water control valve
tap pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tap is pronounced as /ˈtæp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tap definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Turn the tap off gently to avoid drips. Translation: Плотно закрывайте кран, чтобы избежать подтеков.
Is tap part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?
Yes, tap (кран) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tap part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, tap (кран) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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