noodsein

Definitions of noodsein
  1. noun
    an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
    synonyms: alarm, alarmsignaal
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    types:
    s.o.s.
    an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code
    meidag
    an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider)
    type of:
    sein, seinlicht, signaal, taalteken, teken
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
  2. noun
    a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
    synonyms: alarm, alarmsignaal
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    type of:
    waarschuwing
    a message informing of danger
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