Meaning of Taps | Babel Free
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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. plural, plural-only
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Acronym of Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
- A bugle call played by the United States Armed Forces at dusk, during flag ceremonies, and at military funerals.
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CEFR level
C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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