First Known Use: 1824
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taps
noun plural but singular or plural in construction \ˈtaps\
military : a song played on a bugle at military funerals and at night as a signal for soldiers to go to bed
Full Definition of TAPS
: the last bugle call at night blown as a signal that lights are to be put out; also : a similar call blown at military funerals and memorial services
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Origin of TAPS
probably alteration of earlier taptoo tattoo — more at tattoo
TAPS Defined for Kids
taps
noun plural \ˈtaps\
Definition of TAPS for Kids
: the last bugle call at night blown as a signal to put out the lights Hint:Taps can be used as a singular or a plural in writing and speaking.
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