ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: a hole for a tap ; specifically : a hole at or near the bottom of a furnace or ladle through which molten metal, matte, or slag can be tapped
ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: a hole for a tap ; specifically : a hole at or near the bottom of a furnace or ladle through which molten metal, matte, or slag can be tapped
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012