English Explanatory Dictionary

smoke signal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. A message or sign sent by this method.
  3. An indirect message or indication, especially concerning a future event.
  4. A type of flare or combustion device sometimes used as a distress signal.

Pronunciation

En-au-smoke signal.ogg

Word forms

smoke signal smoke signals smoke-signal
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