Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
semaphore
noun
/ˈsɛm.ə.fɔːr/
Definition
A system of sending messages by visual signals, typically using flags or light.
Examples
- The sailor used semaphore to signal the ship approaching in the fog.
- At the event, they demonstrated how to use semaphore with brightly colored flags.
- He learned semaphore as part of his training in the scout troop.
Meaning
Semaphore refers to a method of communication that uses signals, such as flags, to convey information over distances.
Synonyms
- signal
- flag communication
- visual signaling
