smoke signal

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A method of long-distance communication sometimes used in ancient and undeveloped societies, consisting of messages conveyed by means of columns or intermittent puffs of smoke

However, there are still signs of the careful study of sources—the smoke-signal which brought Caesar news of the Pompeian escape (279; Caes.3.65.2) and the second fortification inside the camp which Caesar attacked (288; Caes.3.66.4-5).

A type of flare or combustion device sometimes used as a distress signal

A Huskie helicopter was whirring over the Gulf of Tonkin in search of Cullen when Vietnamese 1st Lieut. Nguyen Van Phu, who ditched his flaming Skyraider near the spot where the U.S. pilot went down, fired a smoke signal to attract its attention.

An indirect message or indication, especially concerning a future event

By every kind of wigwag and smoke signal in the language of diplomacy, the Administration seemed to be trying last week to tell Chinese Communist Boss Mao Tse-tung that he had nothing to worry about from the U.S.

If someone such as a politician or businessman sends out smoke signals, they give an indication of their views and intentions. This indication is often not clear and needs to be worked out. The smoke signals from the central bank suggest further cuts are coming. a message sent out to people who are far away, using the smoke from a fire, used especially by Native Americans in past times
indication made from gas which is generally found in particles generated during a fire, signal made from smoke made in order to be located by others in a certain area

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smoke signals
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smoke-signal
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smoke signal

    Расстановка переносов

    smoke sig·nal

    Турецкое произношение

    smōk sîgnıl

    Произношение

    /ˈsmōk ˈsəgnəl/ /ˈsmoʊk ˈsɪɡnəl/
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