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bugle call

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Noun1.bugle call - a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle
signal, signaling, sign - any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped"
recall - a bugle call that signals troops to return
taps, lights-out - (military) signal to turn the lights out
reveille, wake-up signal - (military) signal to wake up
retreat - (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
tattoo - a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters


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The Abbe Sicard sleeps here--the first great teacher of the deaf and dumb--a man whose heart went out to every unfortunate, and whose life was given to kindly offices in their service; and not far off, in repose and peace at last, lies Marshal Ney, whose stormy spirit knew no music like the bugle call to arms.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
At the mention of Blanchard his head had tossed up as to a bugle call.
The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack View in context
But tarry ye behind in the borders of the forest, within earshot of my bugle call.
Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker View in context
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