Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dah

Noun
dah
Definition
A signal used in Morse code to represent a long sound or a pause.
Examples
  • When sending a message in Morse code, you use ‘dah’ for each dash.
  • The sequence of ‘dah’ and ‘dit’ forms letters and numbers in Morse code.
Meaning
In Morse code, ‘dah’ refers to a dash, which is a longer sound compared to ‘dit’ (a dot).
Synonyms
  • dash
  • long sound