Definition of signal

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Signal (v. t.) To notify by a signals; to make a signal or signals to; as, to signal a fleet to anchor..

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Heliotrope :: Heliotrope (n.) An instrument for making signals to an observer at a distance, by means of the sun's rays thrown from a mirror..
Word :: Word (n.) Signal; order; command; direction.
Precautionary :: Precautionary (a.) Of or pertaining to precaution, or precautions; as, precautionary signals..
Ensign :: Ensign (n.) A flag; a banner; a standard; esp., the national flag, or a banner indicating nationality, carried by a ship or a body of soldiers; -- as distinguished from flags indicating divisions of the army, rank of naval officers, or private signals, and the like..
Sign :: Sign (v. i.) To make a sign or signal; to communicate directions or intelligence by signs.
Havoc :: Havoc (n.) A cry in war as the signal for indiscriminate slaughter.
Buntine :: Buntine (n.) A thin woolen stuff, used chiefly for flags, colors, and ships' signals..
Checkstring :: Checkstring (n.) A cord by which a person in a carriage or horse car may signal to the driver.
Target :: Target (n.) A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal..
Wave :: Wave (v. i.) To be moved to and fro as a signal.
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..
Signalling :: Signalling () of Signa.
Manductor :: Manductor (n.) A conductor; an officer in the ancient church who gave the signal for the choir to sing, and who beat time with the hand, and regulated the music..
Wave :: Wave (v. i.) A waving or undulating motion; a signal made with the hand, a flag, etc..
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..
Signalist :: Signalist (n.) One who makes signals; one who communicates intelligence by means of signals.
Flag :: Flag (v. t.) To convey, as a message, by means of flag signals; as, to flag an order to troops or vessels at a distance..
Sematrope :: Sematrope (n.) An instrument for signaling by reflecting the rays of the sun in different directions.
Semiology :: Semiology (n.) The art of using signs in signaling.
Nod :: Nod (n.) A quick or slight downward or forward motion of the head, in assent, in familiar salutation, in drowsiness, or in giving a signal, or a command..
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