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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Telegraphic :: Telegraphic (a.) Of or pertaining to the telegraph; made or communicated by a telegraph; as, telegraphic signals; telegraphic art; telegraphic intelligence..
Candlebomb :: Candlebomb (n.) A pasteboard shell used in signaling. It is filled with a composition which makes a brilliant light when it explodes.
Spook :: Spontoon (n.) A kind of half-pike, or halberd, formerly borne by inferior officers of the British infantry, and used in giving signals to the soldiers..
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..
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..
Target :: Target (n.) A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal..
Call :: Call (n.) A signal, as on a drum, bugle, trumpet, or pipe, to summon soldiers or sailors to duty..
#NAME? :: -men (pl. ) of Signalma.
Buntine :: Buntine (n.) A thin woolen stuff, used chiefly for flags, colors, and ships' signals..
Crantara :: Crantara (n.) The fiery cross, used as a rallying signal in the Highlands of Scotland..
Precautionary :: Precautionary (a.) Of or pertaining to precaution, or precautions; as, precautionary signals..
Balefire :: Balefire (n.) A signal fire; an alarm fire.
Signalist :: Signalist (n.) One who makes signals; one who communicates intelligence by means of signals.
Signal :: Signal (n.) A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.
Quartermaster :: Quartermaster (n.) A petty officer who attends to the helm, binnacle, signals, and the like, under the direction of the master..
Flagman :: Flagman (n.) One who makes signals with a flag.
Hip :: Hip (interj.) Used to excite attention or as a signal; as, hip, hip, hurra!.
Tap :: Tap (n.) A signal, by drum or trumpet, for extinguishing all lights in soldiers' quarters and retiring to bed, -- usually given about a quarter of an hour after tattoo..
Concerted :: Concerted (a.) Mutually contrived or planned; agreed on; as, concerted schemes, signals..
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