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What does a tap cut?

A female thread inside a drilled hole.

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  1. A flat surface on a plate
  2. A female thread inside a drilled hole ✔
  3. A male thread on a rod

Why: A tap cuts internal, or female, threads inside a pre-drilled hole.

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Answer: A female thread inside a drilled hole. A tap cuts internal, or female, threads inside a pre-drilled hole.

  1. Metalworking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalworking
    A tap is used to cut a female thread on the inside surface of a pre-drilled hole
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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