Definition of signal

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Signal (a.) Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence..

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Signal :: Signal (n.) A sign made for the purpose of giving notice to a person of some occurence, command, or danger; also, a sign, event, or watchword, which has been agreed upon as the occasion of concerted action..
Checkstring :: Checkstring (n.) A cord by which a person in a carriage or horse car may signal to the driver.
Signalize :: Signalize (a.) To communicate with by means of a signal; as, a ship signalizes its consort..
Signal :: Signal (v. t.) To communicate by signals; as, to signal orders..
Signaled :: Signaled (/) or Signalled (imp. & p. p.) of Signa.
Beacon :: Beacon (n.) A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners..
Semaphore :: Semaphore (n.) A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc..
Jalons :: "Jalons (n. pl.) Long poles, topped with wisps of straw, used as landmarks and signals..
Etat Major :: Etat Major () The staff of an army, including all officers above the rank of colonel, also, all adjutants, inspectors, quartermasters, commissaries, engineers, ordnance officers, paymasters, physicians, signal officers, judge advocates; also, the noncommissioned assistants of the above officers..
Knell :: Knell (n.) The stoke of a bell tolled at a funeral or at the death of a person; a death signal; a passing bell; hence, figuratively, a warning of, or a sound indicating, the passing away of anything..
Wave :: Wave (v. i.) A waving or undulating motion; a signal made with the hand, a flag, etc..
Hist :: Hist (interj.) Hush; be silent; -- a signal for silence.
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..
Signality :: Signality (n.) The quality or state of being signal or remarkable.
Semiology :: Semiology (n.) The art of using signs in signaling.
Cautionary :: Cautionary (a.) Conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger; as, cautionary signals..
Pipe :: Pipe (v. i.) To call, convey orders, etc., by means of signals on a pipe or whistle carried by a boatswain..
Waft :: Waft (n.) A signal made by waving something, as a flag, in the air..
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..
Precautionary :: Precautionary (a.) Of or pertaining to precaution, or precautions; as, precautionary signals..
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