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First Known Use: 1815
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year1838
: a system used for sending signals by using two flags that are held in your hands
See words that rhyme with semaphore Spanish Central: Translation of semaphore Nglish: Translation of semaphore for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about semaphore
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