Definition of signal

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

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Freemasonic :: Freemasonic (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, the institutions or the practices of freemasons; as, a freemasonic signal..
Balk :: Balk (v. i.) To indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring..
Whistle :: Whistle (v. t.) To send, signal, or call by a whistle..
Jalons :: "Jalons (n. pl.) Long poles, topped with wisps of straw, used as landmarks and signals..
Repeater :: Repeater (n.) A pennant used to indicate that a certain flag in a hoist of signal is duplicated.
Target :: Target (n.) A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal..
Signalize :: Signalize (a.) To make signal or eminent; to render distinguished from what is common; to distinguish.
Signalment :: Signalment (n.) The act of signaling, or of signalizing; hence, description by peculiar, appropriate, or characteristic marks..
Crantara :: Crantara (n.) The fiery cross, used as a rallying signal in the Highlands of Scotland..
Torpedo :: Torpedo (n.) A kind of detonating cartridge or shell placed on a rail, and exploded when crushed under the locomotive wheels, -- used as an alarm signal..
Stylus :: Stylus (n.) That needle-shaped part at the tip of the playing arm of phonograph which sits in the groove of a phonograph record while it is turning, to detect the undulations in the phonograph groove and convert them into vibrations which are transmitted to a system (since 1920 electronic) which converts the signal into sound; also called needle. The stylus is frequently composed of metal or diamond..
Word :: Word (n.) Signal; order; command; direction.
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..
Signalize :: Signalize (a.) To communicate with by means of a signal; as, a ship signalizes its consort..
Balefire :: Balefire (n.) A signal fire; an alarm fire.
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..
Call :: Call (n.) A signal, as on a drum, bugle, trumpet, or pipe, to summon soldiers or sailors to duty..
Signal :: Signal (a.) Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence..
Watchword :: Watchword (n.) A sentiment or motto; esp., one used as a rallying cry or a signal for action..
Waft :: Waft (n.) A signal made by waving something, as a flag, in the air..
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