Definition of signal

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

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Havoc :: Havoc (n.) A cry in war as the signal for indiscriminate slaughter.
Word :: Word (n.) Signal; order; command; direction.
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..
Rocket :: Rocket (n.) An artificial firework consisting of a cylindrical case of paper or metal filled with a composition of combustible ingredients, as niter, charcoal, and sulphur, and fastened to a guiding stick. The rocket is projected through the air by the force arising from the expansion of the gases liberated by combustion of the composition. Rockets are used as projectiles for various purposes, for signals, and also for pyrotechnic display..
Crantara :: Crantara (n.) The fiery cross, used as a rallying signal in the Highlands of Scotland..
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..
Pipe :: Pipe (v. i.) To call, convey orders, etc., by means of signals on a pipe or whistle carried by a boatswain..
Signalment :: Signalment (n.) The act of signaling, or of signalizing; hence, description by peculiar, appropriate, or characteristic marks..
Signalling :: Signalling () of Signa.
Watchword :: Watchword (n.) A sentiment or motto; esp., one used as a rallying cry or a signal for action..
Signalman :: Signalman (n.) A man whose business is to manage or display signals; especially, one employed in setting the signals by which railroad trains are run or warned..
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..
Offshore :: Offshore (a.) From the shore; as, an offshore wind; an offshore signal..
Signalizing :: Signalizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Signaliz.
Signalist :: Signalist (n.) One who makes signals; one who communicates intelligence by means of signals.
Retreat :: Retreat (n.) A signal given in the army or navy, by the beat of a drum or the sounding of trumpet or bugle, at sunset (when the roll is called), or for retiring from action..
Curfew :: Curfew (n.) The ringing of an evening bell, originally a signal to the inhabitants to cover fires, extinguish lights, and retire to rest, -- instituted by William the Conqueror; also, the bell itself..
Signal :: Signal (a.) Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence..
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..
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