: either of two codes consisting of variously spaced dots and dashes or long and short sounds used for transmitting messages by audible or visual signals
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Enigma transmissions, in Morse code, were identified by their stereotypical military format, while the distinctive warble of the SZ42’s radioteletype signals was instantly recognizable.
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2025
Their message was delivered by blinking Morse code with a lamp: The boat had suffered extensive damage, and three men were injured.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
The footage is largely black with Morse code audio and flashes of an island connected by a long land bridge, as well as statue-like figures (crucified zombies?), red skulls and red contamination symbols.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
And let’s pound on the walls that are adjacent to the living room where Mom and Dad are sitting as if we’re trapped in a submarine trying to communicate via Morse code!
—Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2025
Their message was delivered by blinking Morse code with a lamp: The boat had suffered extensive damage, and three men were injured.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
The footage is largely black with Morse code audio and flashes of an island connected by a long land bridge, as well as statue-like figures (crucified zombies?), red skulls and red contamination symbols.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
And let’s pound on the walls that are adjacent to the living room where Mom and Dad are sitting as if we’re trapped in a submarine trying to communicate via Morse code!
—Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024
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Morse code
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: either of two codes consisting of dots and dashes or long and short sounds used for sending messages
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