What is the meaning of Taps?

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 of tap

third-person singular simple present indicative of tap

plural of tap

tapered

applause, clapping

third-person singular/plural future indicative of tapt

third-person singular future of tapti (become)

third-person plural future of tapti (become)

Source: wiktionary.org