wigwagging

wig·wag (w

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v. wig·wagged, wig·wag·ging, wig·wags

v.intr.

1. To move back and forth; wag steadily or rhythmically: watched the pendulum wigwag.

2. To signal by waving a flag, light, or upraised arm, especially in accordance with a code.

v.tr.

1. To move (something) back and forth steadily or rhythmically.

2. To convey (a message or signal) by waving a flag, light, or upraised arm.

1. The act or practice of wigwagging.

2. A message sent by this method.

[Dialectal wig, to move + wag.]

wigwagger n.

wigwag [ˈwɪgˌwæg]

vb -wags, -wagging, -wagged

1. to move (something) back and forth

2. (Military) to communicate with (someone) by means of a flag semaphore

(Military)

a. a system of communication by flag semaphore

b. the message signalled

[from obsolete wig, probably short for wiggle + wag¹]

wigwagger n

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Verb	1.	wigwag - send a signal by waving a flag or a light according to a certain code brandish, wave, flourish - move or swing back and forth; "She waved her gun"
	2.	wigwag - signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code 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"

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One veteran lobbyist was legendary (before he went to prison) for the way he would stand in the back of committee rooms, wigwagging hand signals like a third base coach to indicate to the committee chairman which bills should be killed or voted out, which amendments accepted, and so forth.

Same as the old boss? by Hayward, Steven / Reason

A mechanical aid minimizes string-releasing mistakes, which in turn helps cancel the wigwagging tendencies of an arrow rest placed behind the bow handle.

There's money to be made in overdraws... by Adams, Chuck / Shooting Industry

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