单词 | storm-signal |
释义 | > as lemmasstorm-signal storm-signal n. a signal exhibited at coastguard stations, etc., to give warning of the approach and direction of dangerous winds; also figurative. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > study or science of weather > [noun] > weather prediction > warning obtained by observation > signal exhibited storm-signal1863 1863 in Fitzroy Rep. Meteorologic Office (1864) p. xi (note) Drum storm signal hoisted at noon. 1867 W. H. Smyth & E. Belcher Sailor's Word-bk. Storm-signal, the hoisting of a danger-flag. Also, Fitzroy's drum and cone, which show the direction of the expected gale. 1905 W. O'Brien Recoll. vii. 136 We who knew Egan's storm-signals, saw the tips of his ears redden and a bright scarlet point appear in the centre of his cheeks. < as lemmas |
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