signaling

Noun
  1. Any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message (synset 106804229)
    "signals from the boat suddenly stopped"
    is a type of: communication - something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
    subtypes:
    • recording - a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
    • number, phone number, telephone number - the number is used in calling a particular telephone
    • start, starting signal - a signal to begin (as in a race)
    • storm signal - a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence)
    • beam, radio beam - a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
    • ticktack - system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks
    • time signal - a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time
    • dog-ear - a corner of a page turned down to mark your place
    • animal communication - communication between animals (of the same species)
    • alarm, alarum, alert, warning signal - an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
    • distress call, distress signal - an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
    • all clear - a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over
    • bugle call - a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle
    • curfew - a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions
    • retreat - (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
    • drumbeat - (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown
    • radiotelegraphic signal, telegraphic signal - a signal transmitted by telegraphy
    • whistle, whistling - the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
    • high sign - a silent signal of warning or recognition
    • symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
    • visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication
    • indicator - a signal for attracting attention
    • electronic signal - a signal generated by electronic means
    • radio beacon - a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation
    • input, input signal - signal going into an electronic system
    • output, output signal - signal that comes out of an electronic system
    same as: sign, signal

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