Semaphore

['seməfɔː] or ['sɛməfɔr]

解释:

(noun.) an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms.

(verb.) convey by semaphore, of information.

(verb.) send signals by or as if by semaphore.

校对:玛克辛--From WordNet

解释:

(n.) A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc.

编辑:斯坦利

同义词及近义词：

n. Telegraph.

手打:西摩

解释:

n. a contrivance for conveying signals consisting of a mast with arms turned on pivots by means of cords or levers.—adjs. Semaphor′ic -al telegraphic—adv. Semaphor′ically.

整理:莱克格斯