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1semaphore
noun sem·a·phore \ˈse-mə-ˌfȯr\
: a system used for sending signals by using two flags that are held in your hands
Full Definition of SEMAPHORE
1
: an apparatus for visual signaling (as by the position of one or more movable arms)
2
: a system of visual signaling by two flags held one in each hand
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Origin of SEMAPHORE
Greek sēma sign, signal + International Scientific Vocabulary -phore
First Known Use: 1816
Rhymes with SEMAPHORE
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2semaphore
verb
semaphoredsemaphor·ing
Definition of SEMAPHORE
transitive verb
: to convey (information) by or as if by semaphore
intransitive verb
: to send signals by or as if by semaphore
First Known Use of SEMAPHORE
1893
SEMAPHORE Defined for Kids
semaphore
noun sem·a·phore \ˈse-mə-ˌfȯr\
Definition of SEMAPHORE for Kids
1
: a device for sending signals that can be seen by the receiver
2
: a system of sending signals with two flags held one in each hand
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