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Tapper

The lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopus minor); -- called also tapperer, tabberer, little wood pie, barred woodpecker, wood tapper, hickwall, and pump borer.

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Actor 76% connected

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

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Dancer 76% connected

One who dances or who practices dancing.

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Doer 76% connected

One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

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Eavesdropper 76% connected

One who stands under the eaves, or near the window or door of a house, to listen; hence, a secret listener.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Publican 76% connected

A farmer of the taxes and public revenues; hence, a collector of toll or tribute. The inferior officers of this class were often oppressive in their…

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Terpsichorean 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Terpsichore; of or pertaining to dancing.

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Worker 76% connected

One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

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Spigot 74% connected

A pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask; also, the plug of a faucet or cock.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Spigot 74% connected

A pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask; also, the plug of a faucet or cock.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tap 74% connected

To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tap 74% connected

To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Tapster 92% connected

One whose business is to tap or draw ale or other liquor.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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