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time signal
noun
- a signal sent electrically or by radio to indicate a precise moment of time as a means of checking or regulating timepieces.
time signal
noun
- an announcement of the correct time, esp on radio or television
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Word History and Origins
Origin of time signal1
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Example Sentences
During the voyage in daytime he would at one time signal to "sail in column," and at another signal "abreast in line."
A time-signal contact is also indicated on the selector-circuit diagram of Fig. 490.
And lifting high his outspread hands he flung their palms toward his friends, the old-time signal for "go back."
At the same time signal of recall was made to the pilot of the boat; but she did not return until after the action.
The half-time signal, however, was given, leaving the Vale of Leven one goal ahead.
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