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distress signal

dis·tress sig·nal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-stres sig-nl]
    • /dɪˈstrɛs ˈsɪg nl/
    • /dɪˈstres ˈsɪɡnəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-stres sig-nl]
    • /dɪˈstrɛs ˈsɪg nl/

Definitions of distress signal words

  • noun distress signal a signal used, or designed to be used, by persons in peril, for the purpose of summoning aid, indicating their position, etc., as a radio code sign, aerial flare, flag hoist, or the like. Compare distress call (def 1). 1
  • noun distress signal an indication, especially a nonverbal one, that assistance, cooperation, or the like, is needed: He correctly interpreted the host's upturned eyes as a distress signal and hastily changed the subject. 1
  • noun distress signal signal indicating need for urgent help 1
  • noun distress signal a signal by radio, Very light, etc from a ship or other vessel in need of immediate assistance 0
See all 4 definitions of distress signal

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Origin of distress signal

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Distress signal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Distress signal

distress signal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for distress signal

noun distress signal

  • alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
  • fire alarm — a signal that warns that a fire has started.
  • flare — to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
  • burglar alarm — A burglar alarm is an electric device that makes a bell ring loudly if someone tries to enter a building by force.
  • mayday — the international radiotelephone distress signal, used by ships and aircraft.
All 6 Synonyms of distress signal

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