Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hot tapping

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.74 in modern English

Syllables: hot -tap-ping
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The method of making a connection to existing piping or pressure vessels without interrupting or emptying the section being connected to.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Hot tapping allows a pipe or tank to continue to be used while it is maintained or modified."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does hot tapping mean?: The method of making a connection to existing piping or pressure vessels without interrupting or emptying the section being connected to.

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