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Signalling

of Signal

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Narrower term 16

Alarm 76% connected

A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.

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Alarum 76% connected

See Alarm.

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Alert 76% connected

Watchful; vigilant; active in vigilance.

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Beam 76% connected

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

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Curfew 76% connected

The ringing of an evening bell, originally a signal to the inhabitants to cover fires, extinguish lights, and retire to rest, -- instituted by Willia…

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Drumbeat 76% connected

The sound of a beaten drum; drum music.

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Indicator 76% connected

One who, or that which, shows or points out; as, a fare indicator in a street car.

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Number 76% connected

That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units; a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage m…

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Output 76% connected

The amount of coal or ore put out from one or more mines, or the quantity of material produced by, or turned out from, one or more furnaces or mills,…

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Recording 76% connected

of Record

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Retreat 76% connected

The act of retiring or withdrawing one's self, especially from what is dangerous or disagreeable.

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Start 76% connected

To leap; to jump.

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Symbol 76% connected

A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emb…

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Ticktack 76% connected

A noise like that made by a clock or a watch.

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Whistle 76% connected

To make a kind of musical sound, or series of sounds, by forcing the breath through a small orifice formed by contracting the lips; also, to emit a s…

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Whistling 76% connected

of Whistle

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Communication 76% connected

The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.

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Synonym 3

Sign 92% connected

That by which anything is made known or represented; that which furnishes evidence; a mark; a token; an indication; a proof.

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Signal 92% connected

A sign made for the purpose of giving notice to a person of some occurence, command, or danger; also, a sign, event, or watchword, which has been agr…

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Signaling 92% connected

of Signal

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