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Definition of Semaphoring
1. semaphore [v] - See also: semaphore
Lexicographical Neighbors of Semaphoring
Literary usage of Semaphoring
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Ancient Ships by Cecil Torr (1894)
"A purple flag was generally the signal for going into action, and there probably
were flags of other colours ; but attempts were made at semaphoring with a ..."
2. Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute by United States Naval Institute (1897)
"... his first intention of semaphoring to the Commander-in-Chief his doubt as to
the signal," and then added that " it would be fatal to the best interests ..."
3. The Yale Literary Magazine by Lyman Hotchkiss Bagg, Yale University (1917)
"... that on Thursday morning there was to be squad, platoon and company close
order drill, practice in grenade throwing, bayonet drill, semaphoring and ..."
4. "Over There" with the Australians by R. Hugh Knyvett (1918)
"... and soon pretty well every man who could find a footing on the rigging was
semaphoring like mad: "Who are you? Where'd you come from? ..."
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