Definition of signal

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Signal (a.) Of or pertaining to signals, or the use of signals in conveying information; as, a signal flag or officer..

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Wigwag :: Wigwag (v. t.) To signal by means of a flag waved from side to side according to a code adopted for the purpose.
Guidon :: Guidon (v. t.) A small flag or streamer, as that carried by cavalry, which is broad at one end and nearly pointed at the other, or that used to direct the movements of a body of infantry, or to make signals at sea; also, the flag of a guild or fraternity. In the United States service, each company of cavalry has a guidon..
Beat :: Beat (v. t.) To give the signal for, by beat of drum; to sound by beat of drum; as, to beat an alarm, a charge, a parley, a retreat; to beat the general, the reveille, the tattoo. See Alarm, Charge, Parley, etc..
Wave :: Wave (v. i.) A waving or undulating motion; a signal made with the hand, a flag, etc..
Signalize :: Signalize (a.) To make signal or eminent; to render distinguished from what is common; to distinguish.
Signality :: Signality (n.) The quality or state of being signal or remarkable.
Balk :: Balk (v. i.) To indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring..
Pharology :: Pharology (n.) The art or science which treats of lighthouses and signal lights.
Era :: Era (n.) A period of time in which a new order of things prevails; a signal stage of history; an epoch.
Countersign :: Countersign (a.) A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword..
Chronopher :: Chronopher (n.) An instrument signaling the correct time to distant points by electricity.
Warder :: Warder (n.) A truncheon or staff carried by a king or a commander in chief, and used in signaling his will..
Semiology :: Semiology (n.) The art of using signs in signaling.
Telegraph :: Telegraph (n.) An apparatus, or a process, for communicating intelligence rapidly between distant points, especially by means of preconcerted visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical action..
Signally :: Signally (adv.) In a signal manner; eminently.
Pipe :: Pipe (v. i.) To call, convey orders, etc., by means of signals on a pipe or whistle carried by a boatswain..
Target :: Target (n.) A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal..
Code :: Code (n.) Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the naval code, a system of rules for making communications at sea means of signals..
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..
Signaling :: Signaling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Signa.
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