flag semaphore

noun

A form of telegraphy, using hand-held flags or similar, typically used at sea.

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of telegraphy, using hand-held flags or similar, typically used at sea.

Translations

French alphabet sémaphore
  • alphabet sémaphoreTranslations
German Winkeralphabet
  • WinkeralphabetTranslations
Italian alfabeto semaforico
  • alfabeto semaforicoTranslations
Japanese 手旗信号
  • 手旗信号 (tebata shingō)Translations
Spanish semáforo, alfabeto semáforo
  • semáforoTranslations
  • alfabeto semáforoTranslations
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APA

flag semaphore. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flag%20semaphore

MLA

“flag semaphore.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flag%20semaphore. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “flag semaphore,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flag%20semaphore.

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