An image made in the skin with ink and a needle.

A method of decorating the skin by inserting colored substances under the surface with a sharp instrument (usually a solenoid-driven needle).

(nautical) A signal played five minutes before taps (lights out).

(military) A signal by drum or bugle ordering soldiers to return to their quarters.

(military) A military display or pageant.

A pony of a certain breed from India.

To apply a tattoo to (someone or something).

(baseball) To hit the ball hard, as if to figuratively leave a tattoo on the ball.

To tap rhythmically on, to drum.