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The phrase "a tap on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a light touch or contact, often in a gentle or casual manner.
Example: "She gave him a tap on the shoulder to get his attention."
Alternatives: "a touch on" or "a pat on".
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There is a tap on his shoulder.
I feel a tap on my shoulder.
Starsia felt a tap on his shoulder.
He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned.
Mowbray: "It was a tap on the ankle".
In other words, a tap on the wrist.
During a recess, Segal felt a tap on his shoulder.
It's a tap on the finger," she said.
I got a tap on the shoulder, and I jumped.
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"At any time, a tap on the brake pedal will return control to the human driver".
She gives a tap on her horn and waves: Go ahead, cross the street.
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