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Taps

Noun CEFR C2 Standard
tæps

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Françaistaps
العربيةالحنفيات
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CEFR level

C2
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