double tap

Two rapid touches

Double tap means to tap twice in quick succession.

On touchscreens, a double tap typically zooms in or selects something, analogous to a double click with a mouse.

In shooting, a double tap is firing two rapid shots at the same target.

On social media platforms like Instagram, a double tap likes a post: Double tap if you agree.

gesture

touchscreen

Input-sensitive display panel

zoom · scroll · multitouch · flick · drag · press · hold · slide · touchpad · trackpad

confirm

select

Carefully pick from options

execute · trigger · click · accept · enter · submit · access · unlock · expand · toggle

Categories
Opposites
gesture type

double tapsingle tap

Brief screen press

long press · press and hold · tap and hold · tap · swipe

shooting technique

double tapsingle shot

Sole attempt permitted

spray and pray · suppressive fire · one shot · warning shot · hip fire

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13