Definition of signal

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Signal (n.) A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.

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Turn :: Turn (n.) A fall off the ladder at the gallows; a hanging; -- so called from the practice of causing the criminal to stand on a ladder which was turned over, so throwing him off, when the signal was given..
Signalizing :: Signalizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Signaliz.
Signalize :: Signalize (a.) To indicate the existence, presence, or fact of, by a signal; as, to signalize the arrival of a steamer..
Precautionary :: Precautionary (a.) Of or pertaining to precaution, or precautions; as, precautionary signals..
Signal :: Signal (n.) A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.
Checkstring :: Checkstring (n.) A cord by which a person in a carriage or horse car may signal to the driver.
Sematrope :: Sematrope (n.) An instrument for signaling by reflecting the rays of the sun in different directions.
Watchword :: Watchword (n.) A word given to sentinels, and to such as have occasion to visit the guards, used as a signal by which a friend is known from an enemy, or a person who has a right to pass the watch from one who has not; a countersign; a password..
Signal :: Signal (v. t.) To notify by a signals; to make a signal or signals to; as, to signal a fleet to anchor..
Signal :: Signal (a.) Of or pertaining to signals, or the use of signals in conveying information; as, a signal flag or officer..
Headshake :: Headshake (n.) A significant shake of the head, commonly as a signal of denial..
Waft :: Waft (n.) A signal made by waving something, as a flag, in the air..
Word :: Word (n.) Signal; order; command; direction.
Repeater :: Repeater (n.) A pennant used to indicate that a certain flag in a hoist of signal is duplicated.
Call :: Call (n.) A signal, as on a drum, bugle, trumpet, or pipe, to summon soldiers or sailors to duty..
Beacon :: Beacon (n.) A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning..
Pipe :: Pipe (v. i.) To call, convey orders, etc., by means of signals on a pipe or whistle carried by a boatswain..
Wave :: Wave (v. i.) To be moved to and fro as a signal.
Spook :: Spontoon (n.) A kind of half-pike, or halberd, formerly borne by inferior officers of the British infantry, and used in giving signals to the soldiers..
Crantara :: Crantara (n.) The fiery cross, used as a rallying signal in the Highlands of Scotland..
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