Tappen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tappen is a noun meaning A plug that forms in the anus of a bear or other mammal during hibernation.
Meaning
A plug that forms in the anus of a bear or other mammal during hibernation.
Example Sentences
Many hunters believe that the size of the tappen determines how soundly and how long a bear sleeps
No food can pass through the system and a mechanical obstruction called a tappen or plug blocks the passage.
The inference drawn by the northern chasseurs from this is, that the tappen, in conjunction with repose, is the cause of the bear retaining his condition, though without taking any kind of nourishment, for nearly one-half of the year.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tailplug, tapper, plugback, spigot, plug, dottle.
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