To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap
1. (Intrans.) Cogner. Le soleil tape.
2. Frapper. Taper (sur) quelqu'un.
3. Dactylographier. Taper une lettre.
4. (Familier) Solliciter. Taper un ami.
5. (Pron.) (Familier) S'offrir. Se taper un bon repas.
The sound made by a gentle blow; SYN. rap, tap.
Point after touchdown
ETYM Cf. pat a light blow, Dutch te pas convenient, pat, where pas is from French passer to pass.
Exactly suited to the occasion.
Completely or perfectly