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单词 semaphorical
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semaphoricaladj.

Brit. /ˌsɛməˈfɒrᵻkl/, U.S. /ˌsɛməˈfɔrək(ə)l/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation; modelled on a French lexical item. Etymons: semaphore n., -ical suffix.
Etymology: < semaphore n. + -ical suffix, after French sémaphorique semaphoric adj.
= semaphoric adj.
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society > communication > indication > signalling > visual signalling > semaphore > [adjective]
semaphoric1808
semaphorical1849
1849 F. Chamier Rev. French Revol. II. i. 6 The president, after a considerable display of semaphorical eloquence, managed to put the adjournment of Colonel Rey's proposition to the vote.
1870 Jrnl. Soc. Arts 3 June 648/2 There are 76 clerks and 279 messengers employed for the semaphorical service.
1922 Brit. Patent 177,950 1/2 The semaphorical arm is articulated to the outer end portion of the bracket.
2010 K. Flood Warman's Jewelry (ed. 4) xvii. 251 The symbol combines semaphorical signals for the letters N and D, for nuclear disarmament.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2014; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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