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Definition of Distress signal

1. Noun. An internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Distress Signal

Literary usage of Distress signal

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Developing Executive Ability by Enoch Burton Gowin (1919)
"The distress signal Another general means for terminating the interview may be called distress signals, to which executives in especially exposed positions ..."

2. Protocols of Proceedings of the International Marine Conference (1890)
"... these regulations required to carry, show a Hare up-light or use any detonating signal that can not be mistaken for u distress signal." The PRESIDENT. ..."

3. Official Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue by Great Exhibition, Robert Ellis (1851)
"Patent distress signal-lamps, for steamers and sailing ... Rettie'i Patent Distress Signal-lamp«. Patent signal-lamp, for preventing collision of vessels ..."

4. The History of a Ship, from Her Cradle to Her Grave by Ben (1882)
"Pilots—Frigate in distress—Signal for a pilot—Pilots going off—Perilous situation—Reaching the frigate—Manner of getting pilot on board—Fire-ships—A man ..."

5. The Merchant Marine Manual by Eugene Edward O'Donnell (1918)
"A flare-up light or detonating signal that cannot be mistaken for a distress signal. 2. WHAT DAY MARK SHALL A STEAM VESSEL UNDER SAIL BUT WITH HER FUNNEL UP ..."

6. Cassier's Magazine edited by [Anonymus AC02877163] (1905)
"The distress signal, ... — —'— ..., is repeated until all other communications are stopped for the time. Before beginning to signal, every station must, ..."

7. The Book of Radio by Charles William Taussig (1922)
"The penalty for so uttering or transmitting a false or fraudulent distress signal or call shall be a fine of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ..."

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