Definitions for distress signal
dis·tress sig·nal

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1. distress signal, distress callnoun

   an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed

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1. Distress signal

   A distress signal, also known as a distress call, is an internationally recognized means for obtaining help. Distress signals are communicated by transmitting radio signals, displaying a visually observable item or illumination, or making a sound audible from a distance. A distress signal indicates that a person or group of people, ship, aircraft, or other vehicle is threatened by a serious or imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.: PCG D−3  Use of distress signals in other circumstances may be against local or international law. An urgency signal is available to request assistance in less critical situations.

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1. distress signal

   A distress signal is a specified sign, code, or signal used to communicate extreme danger, immediate need for help, or a threat to life, typically used in emergency situations by individuals or entities such as ships, aircraft, or other vehicles. Distress signals can be transmitted using various forms including visual, audio, digital, or radio signals.

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1. Distress signal

   A distress signal is an internationally recognized means for obtaining help. Distress signals take the form of or are commonly made by using radio signals, displaying a visually detected item or illumination, or making an audible sound, from a distance. A distress signal indicates that a person or group of people, ship, aircraft, or other vehicle is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance. Use of distress signals in other circumstances may be against local or international law. In order for distress signalling to be the most effective, two parameters must be communicated: ⁕Alert or notification of a distress in progress ⁕Position or location of the party in distress. For example, a single aerial flare alerts observers to the existence of a vessel in distress somewhere in the general direction of the flare sighting on the horizon but extinguishes within one minute or less. A hand held flare burns for 3 minutes and can be used to localize or pinpoint more precisely the exact location or position of the party in trouble. An EPIRB both notifies or alerts authorities and at the same time provides position indication information.

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How to pronounce distress signal?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say distress signal in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of distress signal in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of distress signal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of distress signal in a Sentence

1. Renato Hausler:

   We can compare this pandemic to a worldwide fire that has spread at lightning speed on all continents, it was also considered an encouragement, more than a distress signal, everybody was hearing it and it brought unity with residents fighting the fire.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=distress signal
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distress_Signal
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=distress signal