tap the barometer

Frequency: 4.01.1 per million words

To lightly hit the barometer to help the needle settle on an accurate reading.

barometerVERB + NOUN

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tap

Examples (10)

  • He tapped the barometer and noted where the needle was pointing.
  • My grandfather always taps the barometer in the morning to check the weather.
  • Tapping the barometer gently can help get a more precise reading.
  • Before you take a reading, remember to lightly tap the barometer.
  • She was tapping the antique barometer when the needle suddenly dropped.
  • The old sailor showed me how to properly tap the barometer.
  • The captain tapped the barometer, his face grim as he observed the falling pressure.
  • Why do you need to tap the barometer before reading it?
  • I will tap the barometer again in an hour to see if there's any change.
  • With a practiced finger, she tapped the glass of the barometer.