Meaning of semaphore signal | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Any signal sent by semaphore.
2. A railway signal with a moving arm mounted on a signal post or gantry, the position of the arm indicating whether a train should stop or proceed; they are now largely replaced by colour light signals.

Examples

“The phased programme will run from 1 to 23 February, with semaphore signals replaced with modern colour lights.”

“After dropping off travellers at Foregate Street, my train terminates at Shrub Hill - a station which boasts one of the best selection [sic] of semaphore signals left in the country.”

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