tapa

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Noun tapa has 2 senses

tapa, tappa - thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus
--₁ is a kind of bark
tapa, tappa - a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark
--₂ is a kind of fabric, cloth, material, textile

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Tapa

Noun

Sense 1:

Thin slices of meat, usually cured, served as a snack or appetizer in Spanish cuisine.

Sample Sentence:

In Spain, it's common to enjoy a refreshing glass of wine accompanied by a plate of tapas.

Sense 2:

A small lid or cover used to close off an opening.

Sample Sentence:

He carefully removed the tapa from the container to reveal the hidden treasure inside.

Verb

Sense 1:

To cover or seal off.

Sample Sentence:

Please tapa the bottle tightly before you shake it to avoid any spills.

Sense 2:

To hit or strike lightly and repeatedly.

Sample Sentence:

She used her fingertips to tapa the table rhythmically while waiting for her friend.