"semaphore" meaning in All languages combined

See semaphore on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: semaphore [singular], semaphores [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Semaphore is a system of sending messages using lights, mechanical signals or flags.
    Sense id: simple-semaphore-en-noun--g7QuVnz
  2. Semaphore is a system of sending messages using two flags to show each alphabet letter.
    Sense id: simple-semaphore-en-noun-87W6z9rd

Verb [English]

Forms: semaphore [canonical], semaphores [third-person, singular], semaphored [past], semaphored [past, participle], semaphoring [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|semaphor|e}} [POS TABLE]
  1. To semaphore is to send a message using a semaphore system.
    Sense id: simple-semaphore-en-verb-gmAqbfIM
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