Word Meaning

signal definition and meaning

n. A sign made for the purpose of giving notice to a person of some occurence, command, or danger; also, a sign, event, or watchword, which has been agreed upon as the occasion of concerted action.
n. A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.
a. Noticeable; distinguished from what is ordinary; eminent; remarkable; memorable; as, a signal exploit; a signal service; a signal act of benevolence.
a. Of or pertaining to signals, or the use of signals in conveying information; as, a signal flag or officer.
v. t. To communicate by signals; as, to signal orders.
v. t. To notify by a signals; to make a signal or signals to; as, to signal a fleet to anchor.

Crossword clues for signal

- Cue
- Gesture
- Gesture using a sling
- Herald; gesture
- Indication
- Lang is backing gesture
- Make gesture at traffic light, for example
- Means of communication
- Message or alert