English

Alternative forms

• tap-in (only for noun)

Noun

tap in ‎(plural tap ins)

1. (golf) A simple, short putt very close to the hole.
2. (soccer) A simple shot into the goal from close range, and without opposition.

Verb

tap in ‎(third-person singular simple present taps in, present participle tapping in, simple past and past participle tapped in)

1. (soccer) To kick a simple shot, without opposition, from close range into the goal.
   • 2011, Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England, :

     Bent was again left with the simplest of finishes when Rooney picked out Young and he unselfishly crossed for Bent to tap in from inside the six-yard area.

Anagrams

• inapt, NAITP, Paint, paint, pinta