Definition of signal

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Signal (v. t.) To communicate by signals; as, to signal orders..

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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..
Cooee :: Cooee (n.) A peculiar whistling sound made by the Australian aborigenes as a call or signal.
Charge :: Charge (v. t.) The act of rushing upon, or towards, an enemy; a sudden onset or attack, as of troops, esp. cavalry; hence, the signal for attack; as, to sound the charge..
Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) The shrill sound made by wind passing among trees or through crevices, or that made by bullet, or the like, passing rapidly through the air; the shrill noise (much used as a signal, etc.) made by steam or gas escaping through a small orifice, or impinging against the edge of a metallic bell or cup..
Tragedy :: Tragedy (n.) A dramatic poem, composed in elevated style, representing a signal action performed by some person or persons, and having a fatal issue; that species of drama which represents the sad or terrible phases of character and life..
Telegraphic :: Telegraphic (a.) Of or pertaining to the telegraph; made or communicated by a telegraph; as, telegraphic signals; telegraphic art; telegraphic intelligence..
Havoc :: Havoc (n.) A cry in war as the signal for indiscriminate slaughter.
Reply :: Reply (v. i.) Figuratively, to do something in return for something done; as, to reply to a signal; to reply to the fire of a battery..
Precautionary :: Precautionary (a.) Of or pertaining to precaution, or precautions; as, precautionary signals..
Wave :: Wave (v. i.) A waving or undulating motion; a signal made with the hand, a flag, etc..
Sematrope :: Sematrope (n.) An instrument for signaling by reflecting the rays of the sun in different directions.
Signal :: Signal (a.) Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence..
Sennet :: Sennet (n.) A signal call on a trumpet or cornet for entrance or exit on the stage.
Era :: Era (n.) A period of time in which a new order of things prevails; a signal stage of history; an epoch.
Flag :: Flag (v. t.) To signal to with a flag; as, to flag a train..
Tap :: Tap (n.) 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..
Signalize :: Signalize (a.) To make signal or eminent; to render distinguished from what is common; to distinguish.
Wigwag :: Wigwag (v. t.) To signal by means of a flag waved from side to side according to a code adopted for the purpose.
Waft :: Waft (n.) A signal made by waving something, as a flag, in the air..
Fusee :: Fusee (n.) A small packet of explosive material with wire appendages allowing it to be conveniently attached to a railroad track. It will explode with a loud report when run over by a train, and is used to provide a warning signal to the engineer..
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