Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tapist

Noun

/ˈtæpɪst/

Definition

A tapist is a person who engages in the practice of tapping, especially tapping trees for syrup or tapping into resources or potential.

Examples

The tapist arrived early in the season to begin the maple syrup harvest.
As a skilled tapist, she knew the best techniques to collect sap without harming the trees.
Being a tapist requires both knowledge of the trees and the right tools for access.

Meaning

The term tapist refers to someone skilled in the art or process of tapping, commonly associated with harvesting sap from trees, such as maple trees, to produce syrup or working to extract resources efficiently.