Proper noun
Taps
A bugle call played by the United States Armed Forces at dusk, during flag ceremonies, and at military funerals.
A crowd of 5,000 people, many with heads bowed, assembled at the base of the statue of Father Duffy on Times Square where two trumpeters blew taps. Source: Internet
Admitting she later regretted the decision, she told reporters on Sunday she felt at peace after hearing the playing of taps, watching the formal flag ceremony and receiving the flag. Source: Internet
After the installation was completed, those in attendance participated in a moment of silence, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and closing with taps played by the Hoover Fire Department. Source: Internet
Amid uncertainty, the public health wonk often taps that simple advice she delivered long ago: Wash your hands, take control of the things you can. Source: Internet
A senior official said that maintenance staff had been given clear instructions to undertake regular cleaning of hand rails, door handles and taps. Source: Internet
Amazon is seemingly making it simpler to connect compatible smart home devices to Alexa with just a few taps. Source: Internet