double-tap
Quick touch twice
Double-tap is two quick taps in succession.
On touchscreens, a double-tap functions like a double-click—zooming in, selecting, or activating something: Double-tap to like the photo.
In shooting, a double-tap is firing two rapid shots at the same target, a technique for ensuring a hit.
The social media sense—liking a post—has become dominant in casual speech: I double-tapped her selfie.
What initiates action
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
- rapid-fireIn swift succession
recoil · aim · target · marksman · accuracy · cadence · muzzle · reload
Input-sensitive display panel
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- pinchSqueeze with fingertips
scroll · multitouch · click · select · zoom · navigation · accessibility · input
trigger
What initiates action
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
rapid-fire · recoil · aim · target · marksman · accuracy · cadence · muzzle · reload · holster
touchscreen
Input-sensitive display panel
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- swipeQuick sliding motion
pinch · scroll · multitouch · click · select · zoom · navigation · accessibility · input · interface
verify
Confirm accuracy or truth
launch · activate · execute · acknowledge · accept · enter · submit · proceed · finalize · trigger
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- drummingPercussive rhythm-making
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
percussion · snare · hi-hat · kick · pattern · timing · staccato · groove · backbeat · measure
double-tapsingle tap
Brief screen press
long press · press and hold · long-press · hold · tap and hold
double-tapsingle shot
Sole attempt permitted
one shot · spray and pray · suppressive fire · automatic fire · sustained fire
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