1. signal
noun. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message.
Synonyms
- starting signal
- sign
- alert
- whistle
- communication
- warning signal
- start
- alarum
- high sign
- bugle call
- radiotelegraphic signal
- input
- telephone number
- signaling
- curfew
- alarm
- indicator
- time signal
- symbol
- output signal
- visual signal
- retreat
- ticktack
- beam
- recording
- radio beacon
- output
- distress signal
- drumbeat
- all clear
- telegraphic signal
- dog-ear
- input signal
- number
- animal communication
- whistling
- radio beam
- storm signal
- distress call
- electronic signal
Antonyms
- positiveness
- negativity
- positivity
- invalidate
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
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2. signal
verb. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs.
Synonyms
- semaphore
- signalize
- sign
- whistle
- communicate
- heliograph
- signalise
- flag
- intercommunicate
Antonyms
- ending
- middle
- death
- arrive
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
3. signal
verb. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] be a signal for or a symptom of.
Synonyms
- betoken
- bode
- foretell
- predict
- prognosticate
- augur
- forecast
- mark
- portend
- prefigure
- indicate
- bespeak
- tell
- foreshadow
- omen
- auspicate
- presage
Antonyms
- dissuasion
- unconnectedness
- deactivation
- finish
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
4. signal
noun. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] any incitement to action.
Synonyms
- provocation
- incitation
Antonyms
- unalert
- dull
- unwary
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
5. signal
adjective. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] notably out of the ordinary.
Antonyms
- fire
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
6. signal
noun. ['ˈsɪgnəl'] an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes.
Synonyms
- electrical energy
- interrupt
Antonyms
- lethargic
- unaware
- stay in place
Etymology
- segnal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- signalis (Latin)
7. tower
noun. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building.
Synonyms
- tower block
- supporting tower
- turret
- mooring mast
- barbacan
- bell tower
- beacon
- beacon light
- spire
- lighthouse
- clock tower
- control tower
- high-rise
- minaret
- church tower
- pharos
- structure
- silo
- barbican
- power pylon
- pylon
- watchtower
- construction
- shot tower
- mooring tower
Antonyms
- natural object
- disassembly
- misconstruction
- lower
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. tower
verb. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] appear very large or occupy a commanding position.
Synonyms
- rear
- loom
- predominate
- rise
- lift
Antonyms
- sit down
- lie down
- go to bed
- turn in
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. tower
noun. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower.
Synonyms
- columella
- shape
- hoodoo
- pillar
- form
Antonyms
- descend
- descent
- wane
- decrease
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. tower
noun. ['ˈtaʊɝ'] a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships.
Synonyms
- tugboat
- towboat
- tug
- helm
Antonyms
- level
- head
- subordinate
- fall
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- torr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- turris (Latin)
- tow (English)
- togian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Example sentences of the word signal-tower
1. Noun Phrase
Honor the city's maritime heritage by climbing to the top of America's last standing signal tower at the red octagonal Portland Observatory (138 Congress St., Portland, ME).