"equisignal" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: equisignals [plural]
Etymology: equi- + signal Etymology templates: {{pre|en|equi|signal}} equi- + signal Head templates: {{en-noun}} equisignal (plural equisignals)
  1. (aviation, historical) A merged signal composed of two separate signals of differing amplitudes, indicating that the aircraft is on course, in certain instrument landing systems. When off course, the two signals can be heard separately. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Aviation

Inflected forms

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