| 单词 | international code of signals |
| 释义 | > as lemmasInternational Code of Signals international code n. Nautical (also with capital initials) an internationally recognized system of signals (originally and chiefly using coloured flags) for communication between ships at sea or between ship and shore; more fully International Code of Signals (abbreviated ICS). ΘΚΠ society > communication > indication > signalling > [noun] > system or code of signals vocabulary1803 international code1855 1855 J. H. Brown Let. 30 Mar. in Rep. Comm. Privy Council for Trade Code of Signals used at Sea (1857) 11 in Parl. Papers IX. 645 Extending the means of intercourse to the vessels of all countries, by the establishment of an International Code of Signals. 1863 Shipping & Mercantile Gaz. 28 Jan. 5/2 The international code can, by translation, be made an universal language. 1908 F. Matthews With Battle Fleet v. 88 It used the international code and the flags..said: ‘Welcome, American fleet!’ 1946 D. C. Wadge Women in Uniform iii. 67 Wrens are expected to be proficient with semaphore flags.., the Aldis lamp and the International Code of Signals. 2004 J. Vigor Pract. Encycl. Boating 228/1 It is still the correct procedure for a yacht arriving in a foreign port to fly the Q (quarantine) flag of the international code. < as lemmas |
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