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semaphore

noun

Synonyms of semaphore

as in waft, signaler

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for semaphore

bunting,
gonfalon

banderole
(or banderol),
banner,
colors,
ensign,
flag,
guidon,
jack,
pendant
(also pendent)
[chiefly British],
pennant,
pennon,
standard,
streamer

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“Semaphore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semaphore. Accessed 17 May. 2021.

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