semaphore /ˈsem.ə.fɔːr/ aep /-fɔːr/ noun [U]
► F0 a system of communication using two flags held in your hands that are moved into different positions to represent different letters, numbers, or symbolsThesaurus+: ↑Specific signs and symbols , ↑Signs, signals and symbols- ♯ Ancestors and descendants
- ♯ Ancient history: before 500 AD
- ♯ Angels
- ♯ Anger and displeasure
- ♯ Angry and displeased
- ♯ Animal anatomy
- ♯ Animal and plant biology
- ♯ Animal and plant biology - general words
- ♯ Animal biochemistry
- ♯ Animal Dwellings - man-made
- ♯ Animal dwellings - natural
- ♯ Animal farming
- ♯ Animal farming - general words
- ♯ Animal food
- ♯ Animal groupings
- ♯ Animal names
- ♯ Animal (non-human) behaviour
- ♯ Animal (non-human) sounds
- ♯ Animal physiology
- ♯ Animal reproduction
- ♯ Animal young
- ♯ Announcing, informing and stating
- ♯ Annoying
- ♯ Answering and responding
- ♯ Anxiety and worry