Semaphore
Word | SEMAPHORE |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | sem a phore |
Pronunciations | /ˈsɛməfɔː/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Semaphore"
What do we mean by semaphore?
A visual signaling apparatus with flags, lights, or mechanically moving arms, as one used on a railroad. noun
A visual system for sending information by means of two flags that are held one in each hand, using an alphabetic code based on the position of the signaler's arms. noun
To send (a message) or to signal by semaphore. transitive & intransitive verb
A mechanical device for displaying signals by means of which information is conveyed to a distant point. noun
To signal with a semaphore; humorously, wave one's arms and signal like a semaphore.
A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc. noun
Any visual signaling system with flags, lights, or mechanically moving arms. noun
A visual system for transmitting information by means of two flags that are held one in each hand, using an alphabetic and numeric code based on the position of the signaler’s arms. noun
A bit, token, fragment of code, or some other mechanism which is used to restrict access to a shared function or device to a single process at a time, or to synchronize and coordinate events in different processes. noun
To signal using (or as if using) a semaphore. verb
Send signals by or as if by semaphore verb
Convey by semaphore, of information verb
An apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms noun
Any equipment used for visual signalling by means of flags, lights, or mechanically moving arms, which are used to represent letters of the alphabet, or words.
A visual system for transmitting information using the above equipment; especially, by means of two flags held one in each hand, using an alphabetic and numeric code based on the position of the signaller's arms; flag semaphore.
A bit, token, fragment of code, or some other mechanism which is used to restrict access to a shared function or device to a single process at a time, or to synchronize and coordinate events in different processes.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Semaphore
- Synonyms for semaphore
- Bell Synonyms
- Aid To Navigation Synonyms
- Roman Candle Synonyms
- Beacon Fire Synonyms
- Alarm Synonyms
- Antonyms for semaphore
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The word "semaphore" in example sentences
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