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noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction(taps)the last bugle call at night blown as a signal that lights are to be put out; also : a similar call blown at military funerals and memorial services
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verb(taps)to strike lightly especially with a slight sound
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verb(taps)to give a light blow with
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verb(taps)to bring about by repeated light blows
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noun(taps)a light usually audible blow; also : its sound
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noun(taps)one of several usually rapid drumbeats on a snare drum
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noun(taps)a small metal plate for the sole or heel of a shoe
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noun(taps)a plug for a hole (as in a cask) : spigot
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noun(taps)a device consisting of a spout and valve attached to the end of a pipe to control the flow of a fluid : faucet
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noun(taps)a liquor drawn through a tap
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verb(taps)to let out or cause to flow by piercing or by drawing a plug from the containing vessel
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verb(taps)to pierce so as to let out or draw off a fluid
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verb(taps)to draw out, from, or upon
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verb(taps)to run out of money by betting