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recording
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
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number, phone number, telephone number
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
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start, starting signal
a signal to begin (as in a race)
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storm signal
a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence)
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beam, radio beam
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
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ticktack
system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks
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time signal
a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time
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dog-ear
a corner of a page turned down to mark your place
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animal communication
communication between animals (of the same species)
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alarm, alarum, alert, warning signal
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
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distress call, distress signal
an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
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all clear
a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over
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bugle call
a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle
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curfew
a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions
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retreat
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
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drumbeat
(military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown
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radiotelegraphic signal, telegraphic signal
a signal transmitted by telegraphy
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whistle, whistling
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
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high sign
a silent signal of warning or recognition
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symbol
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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visual signal
a signal that involves visual communication
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indicator
a signal for attracting attention
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electronic signal
a signal generated by electronic means
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radio beacon
a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation
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input, input signal
signal going into an electronic system
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output, output signal
signal that comes out of an electronic system
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bologram, bolograph
record or recording made by a bolometer
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chromatogram
the recording (column or paper strip) on which the constituents of a mixture are adsorbed in chromatography
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oscillogram
the recording produced by an oscillograph
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spirogram
a recording of breathing made with a spirograph
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torpedo
a small explosive device that is placed on a railroad track and fires when a train runs over it; the sound of the explosion warns the engineer of danger ahead
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stock symbol
the letters used to identify listed companies on the securities exchanges where they are traded
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accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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storm cone
a canvas cone hoisted to warn of high winds
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brand, mark, stain, stigma
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
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item, token
an individual instance of a type of symbol
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type
all of the tokens of the same symbol
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birdcall, birdsong, call, song
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
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air alert
the warning signal that begins a period of preparation for an enemy air attack
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burglar alarm
a loud warning signal produced by a burglar alarm
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SOS
an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code
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Mayday
an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider)
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recall
a bugle call that signals troops to return
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lights-out, taps
(military) signal to turn the lights out
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reveille, wake-up signal
(military) signal to wake up
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retreat
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
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tattoo
a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters
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dit, dot
the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
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dah, dash
the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
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nose
a symbol of inquisitiveness
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number, numeral
a symbol used to represent a number
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symbolism
a system of symbols and symbolic representations
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lingam
the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva
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pound, pound sign
a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain)
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printed symbol, written symbol
a written or printed symbol
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dollar, dollar mark, dollar sign
a symbol of commercialism or greed
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monogram
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
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impression, stamp
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
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watch fire
a fire lighted at night as a signal
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light
a visual warning signal
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red light, warning light
a cautionary sign of danger
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flare, flash
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
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flag, signal flag
a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
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mantle
the cloak as a symbol of authority
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Crown
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
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air sock, air-sleeve, drogue, sock, wind cone, wind sleeve, wind sock, windsock
a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind
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post, stake
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
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point of reference, reference, reference point
an indicator that orients you generally
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blinker, trafficator, turn indicator, turn signal
a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
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armband
worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning
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rocket, skyrocket
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
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radar echo
an electronic signal that has been reflected back to the radar antenna; contains information about the location and distance of the reflecting object
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racon, radar beacon
a device that, on receiving radar signals, transmits coded signals in response to help navigators determine their position
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beacon, beacon fire
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
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printout
the output of a computer in printed form
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read-out, readout
the output of a computer in readable form
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fire alarm
a shout or bell to warn that fire has broken out
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foghorn, fogsignal
a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships
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horn
a noise made by the driver of an automobile to give warning;
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red flag
a flag that serves as a warning signal
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siren
a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound
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alarm bell, tocsin
the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
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brake light, stoplight
a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
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barber's pole
striped pole outside a barbershop
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staff
a rod carried as a symbol
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icon
(computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface
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insignia, mark, marker, marking
a distinguishing symbol
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identifier
a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it
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variable
a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity
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glyph
a small, often stylized graphic symbol