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单词 storm-signal
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storm-signal
storm-signal n. a signal exhibited at coastguard stations, etc., to give warning of the approach and direction of dangerous winds; also figurative.
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the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > study or science of weather > [noun] > weather prediction > warning obtained by observation > signal exhibited
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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.
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