distress call
distress call · distress calls
сигнал бедствия
Notsignal
Synonym of distress signalSynonym of distress signal.
» The distress call of a young dolphin has been used to lure a large pod of the animals to safety.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of distress signal.
More definitions
- an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
Examples
3 sentencesThe distress call of a young dolphin has been used to lure a large pod of the animals to safety.
The Carpathia got the Titanic's distress call and changed its course to come for help.
The Norwegian coast guard responded to a distress call from the ship and used a helicopter to lift its crew to safety.
Forms
plural: distress calls| Singular | distress call |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed:distress signal