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Tappen vs Tappet - What's the difference?

tappen | tappet |

As nouns the difference between tappen and tappet

is that tappen is a plug that forms in the anus of a bear during hibernation while tappet is a lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, in order to produce change or regulate motion.

tappen

English

Noun

(-)
  • A plug that forms in the anus of a bear during hibernation.

    • External links

    * Project Gutenberg * Ansible 13 ----

    tappet

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, in order to produce change or regulate motion.

    • Synonyms

    * follower * lifter

    See also

    * (wikipedia "tappet")