All signal synonyms
sigΒ·nal
S s verb signal
- beckon β If you beckon to someone, you signal to them to come to you.
- forerun β to run in front of; come before; precede.
- fluted β fine, clear, and mellow; flutelike: fluted notes.
- whistle β to make a clear musical sound, a series of such sounds, or a high-pitched, warbling sound by the forcible expulsion of the breath through a small opening formed by contracting the lips, or through the teeth, with the aid of the tongue.
- knell β the sound made by a bell rung slowly, especially for a death or a funeral.
- gesticulate β to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech.
- carding β the process of preparing the fibres of cotton, wool, etc, for spinning
- warn β to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable: They warned him of a plot against him. She was warned that her life was in danger.
- fluting β a musical wind instrument consisting of a tube with a series of fingerholes or keys, in which the wind is directed against a sharp edge, either directly, as in the modern transverse flute, or through a flue, as in the recorder.
- belled β the cry of a rutting stag or hunting dog.
- flag down β a piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, usually attached at one edge to a staff or cord, and used as the symbol of a nation, state, or organization, as a means of signaling, etc.; ensign; standard; banner; pennant.
- foreshadow β to show or indicate beforehand; prefigure: Political upheavals foreshadowed war.
- foreshow β to show beforehand.
noun signal
- outrider β a mounted attendant riding before or beside a carriage.
- ground rules β Usually, ground rules. basic or governing principles of conduct in any situation or field of endeavor: the ground rules of press conferences.
- nod β to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
- foghorn β a deep, loud horn for sounding warning signals in foggy weather, as to ships.
- guideline β any guide or indication of a future course of action: guidelines on the government's future policy.
- gesticulation β the act of gesticulating.
- adumbration β to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
- lingua franca β any language that is widely used as a means of communication among speakers of other languages.
- buzzer β A buzzer is an electrical device that is used to make a buzzing sound for example, to attract someone's attention.
- beep β A beep is a short, loud sound like that made by a car horn or a telephone answering machine.
- gesture β a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.: the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture.
- warning β the act or utterance of one who warns or the existence, appearance, sound, etc., of a thing that warns.
- giveaway β an act or instance of giving something away.
- impulse β the influence of a particular feeling, mental state, etc.: to act under a generous impulse; to strike out at someone from an angry impulse.
- mayday β the international radiotelephone distress signal, used by ships and aircraft.
- lodestar β a star that shows the way.
adj signal
- memorable β worth remembering; notable: a memorable speech.
- four-star β of or being a full general or admiral, as indicated by four stars on an insignia.
- a-1 β noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- distinguished β made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. Synonyms: renowned, illustrious.
- in sight β an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding: an insight into 18th-century life.
- famous β having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
- glitzy β pretentiously or tastelessly showy: a glitzy gown.
- gilt-edged β having the edge or edges gilded: gilt-edged paper.
- marked β strikingly noticeable; conspicuous: with marked success.
- cognizable β perceptible
- distingue β having an air of distinction; distinguished.