bugle call

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recall

a bugle call that signals troops to return

lights-out, taps

(military) signal to turn the lights out

reveille, wake-up signal

(military) signal to wake up

retreat

(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset

tattoo

a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters

Type of:

sign, signal, signaling

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message