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tappable

tappable

5.3
A thing you can take liquid from, like a tree or keg
  • adjective
  • /ˈtæpəbl/
translation icon : extraíble
  • The maple trees are tappable in early spring when the sap begins to flow.

Examples

  • Engineers confirmed that the reservoir remained tappable despite the long dry season.

  • This surface is tappable.

  • After repairs, the keg was once again tappable for the party guests.

  • Don't forget, it's tappable!

  • The bartender pointed to the tappable keg, reminding us to help ourselves to the beer.

  • The faucet has a tappable feature that allows you to dispense water with just a touch.

  • The engineer showed how the tappable design of the reservoir made it easy to access the stored liquid.

Synonyms

on tap
vstappable
5 3.7

Ready to use when needed

is specifically accessible for drawing off liquid or other resources

Antonyms

untappable
  • Specialized
8.2

No one can listen to or access phone calls and messages

How Tappable

tappable
5.3
untappable
  • Specialized
8.3

Surface Forms

tappable positive

Morphology

tappable = tap (transparent) = tap + able

Regular adjectival formation from the verb 'tap' with the productive suffix '-able'; the meaning 'able to be tapped (for liquid/resources)' follows directly.

Etymology

Tappable comes from the simple verb tap, which meant putting a small spout into a barrel or tree to 'take out' liquid, like tapping a keg or a maple tree. So if something is tappable, you can get liquid or other resources from it.