Pronunciations
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/tæps/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
- Received-Pronunciation
Noun
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.
Usage- plural
- Plural only
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Noun
(military) signal to turn the lights out
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