sem|a|phore

sem|a|phore
sem|a|phore «SEHM uh fr, -fohr», noun, verb, -phored, -phor|ing.
–n.
1. an upright post or structure with movable arms, or an arrangement of colored lights, lanterns, or flags, used in railroad signaling.
2. a system of signals for sending messages by using different positions of the arms or flags, or by using lanterns or other mechanical devices.
–v.t., v.i.
to signal by semaphore.
╂[< Greek sêma, -atos signal + English -phore]

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