distress signal
"Distress signals" are crucial in emergency situations, allowing those in danger to alert others and request urgent assistance.
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Definition
B2Emergency Situations
(general)A message or sign indicating an urgent need for help due to immediate danger.
Example
- The crew sent a distress signal when their ship started sinking.
- Flares were used as a distress signal to attract the rescue team's attention.
C1Maritime and Aviation
(technical)A communication sent by a ship or aircraft to indicate it is in danger and requires immediate assistance.
Example
- The pilot issued a distress signal after experiencing engine failure mid-flight.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "distress signal":
danger signalwarning signsmoke signalalarm bellstarting signalwarning bell