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tapia
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Tappan Zee
tapper (1)
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tappet
tap·pet [ táppit ] (plural tap·pets)


noun 
Definition:
 
engine part: a lever, arm, or other machine part that transfers motion from a cam to a part such as a valve or push rod
[Mid-18th century. <tap1]
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