Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smoke-signal
noun
/ˈsmoʊk ˈsɪɡnəl/
Definition
A smoke signal is a method of conveying information or messages by sending up a column of smoke into the air.
Examples
- In ancient times, smoke signals were a vital tool for communication between tribes.
- The scouts used smoke signals to alert the village of incoming danger.
- He learned how to send a smoke signal as part of his survival training.
Meaning
Smoke signals are traditionally used by indigenous peoples and military personnel to communicate over long distances, especially when other forms of communication were impractical.
Synonyms
- signal
- communication
- message
