taps

/tæps/
noun
  1. A military bugle call played at night to signal lights out, or at funerals and memorial services.
    • We heard taps echo across the base at 10 p.m.
    • The ceremony ended with a solemn rendition of taps.
    • The soldier played taps at the veteran's funeral.
  2. Plural of tap; devices for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe or container.
    • The plumber replaced the old taps in the bathroom.
    • The kitchen has new taps that are easy to use.
    • He turned off both taps after filling the sink.
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