'Tapping' definitions:

Definition of 'tapping'

From: WordNet
noun
The sound of light blow or knock; "he heard the tapping of the man's cane"

Definition of 'Tapping'

From: GCIDE
  • Tap \Tap\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Tapping.] [F. taper to strike; of Teutonic origin; cf. dial. G. tapp, tapps, a blow, tappe a paw, fist, G. tappen to grope.]
  • 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To put a new sole or heel on; as, to tap shoes. [1913 Webster]