double tap
The term "double tap" can refer to actions in shooting techniques, social media interactions, and touchscreens, each involving a rapid, repeated motion.
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Definition
C1Firearms
(technical, tactical)A shooting technique where two shots are fired in quick succession at the same target.
Example
- The instructor demonstrated how to execute a double tap for maximum accuracy.
B2Social Media
(informal, digital)A gesture where a user taps twice on a post to express liking or appreciation.
Example
- She double tapped the photo to like it on Instagram.
B2Technology
(technical, digital)A quick, repeated touch on a touchscreen device to activate a function or zoom in.
Example
- Double tap the screen to zoom in on the image.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "double tap":
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