Definitions from Wiktionary (TAPS)
▸ noun: (military) 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.
▸ noun: A bugle call played by the United States Armed Forces at dusk, during flag ceremonies, and at military funerals.
▸ noun: Acronym of Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.
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▸ noun: (military) 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.
▸ noun: A bugle call played by the United States Armed Forces at dusk, during flag ceremonies, and at military funerals.
▸ noun: Acronym of Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.
Similar:
lights-out,
last post,
reveille,
bugle,
rappel,
trumpet call,
fanfare,
tuck,
Jody call,
tippy tap,
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