semaphore

sem·a·phore  (sm-fôr, -fr)

n.

1. A visual signaling apparatus with flags, lights, or mechanically moving arms, as one used on a railroad.

2. 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.

tr. & intr.v. sem·a·phored, sem·a·phor·ing, sem·a·phores

To send (a message) or to signal by semaphore.

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[Greek sma, sign + -phore.]

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sema·phoric adj.

sema·phori·cal·ly adv.

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semaphore

Noun

a system of signalling by holding two flags in different positions to represent letters of the alphabet

Verb

[-phoring, -phored]

to signal (information) by semaphore [Greek sēma a signal + -phoros carrying]

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semaphore

any of various types of signaling systems using flags, mechanical arms, etc. — semaphorist, n. — semaphoric, semaphorical, adj.

See also: Flags

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	semaphore - an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms apparatus, setup - equipment designed to serve a specific function
Verb	1.	semaphore - send signals by or as if by semaphore signal, signalise, signalize, sign - communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu"
	2.	semaphore - convey by semaphore, of information communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist"

Translations

semaphore [ˈsɛməfɔːʳ] n → semáforo

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semaphore [ˈsɛməfɔːʳ] n → signaux mpl à bras;

(Rail) → sémaphore m

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semaphore [ˈsɛməfɔːʳ] n → Flaggenalphabet nt

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semaphore [ˈsɛməfɔːʳ] n → segnali mpl con bandiere;

(RAIL) → semaforo