sharp tap

Examples (10)

• I heard a sharp tap at the window and looked out into the dark.
• A sharp tap on the shoulder made me jump in surprise.
• She gave the barometer a sharp tap to see if the needle would move.
• There was a sharp tap at the door, followed immediately by silence.
• He used a small mallet to give the metal sheet a sharp tap.
• The teacher gave a sharp tap on the desk to get the students' attention.
• With a sharp tap of her pen against the table, she signaled the meeting was over.
• The detective gave the wooden wall a sharp tap, listening for a hollow sound.
• The sudden sharp tap of rain against the glass woke me up.
• Give the lid a sharp tap with a spoon if it's too tight to open.