semaphoric

sem·a·phore

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Definitions of semaphoric word

noun semaphoric an apparatus for conveying information by means of visual signals, as a light whose position may be changed. 1
noun semaphoric any of various devices for signaling by changing the position of a light, flag, etc. 1
noun semaphoric a system of signaling, especially a system by which a special flag is held in each hand and various positions of the arms indicate specific letters, numbers, etc. 1

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20; < Greek sêma sign + -phore

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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