taps

noun

1. (plural, plural-only)A signal, by drum or trumpet, for extinguishing all lights in soldiers' quarters and retiring to bed, usually given about a quarter of an hour after tattoo; the signal is sometimes also given during the funeral of a soldier.
2. (form-of, plural)plural of tap
3. (form-of, plural)plural of TAP

verb

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person)third-person singular simple present indicative of tap

name

1. A bugle call played by the United States Armed Forces at dusk, during flag ceremonies, and at military funerals.
2. (abbreviation, acronym, alt-of)Acronym of Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.