n. any communication that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped"

v. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu"

v. be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"

adj. notably out of the ordinary; "the year saw one signal triumph for the Labour party"

n. a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

n. a symbol of disgrace or infamy; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis

n. a visible symbol representing an abstract idea

n. a badge worn to show official position

n. an indication of the approach of something or someone

n. something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance"

n. a sign of something about to happen; "he looked for an omen before going into battle"

n. a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound

n. a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn

n. a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device

n. a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

n. a symbol that is the result of printing; "he put his stamp on the envelope"

n. a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters

n. an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"

n. all of the tokens of the same symbol; "the word `element' contains five different types of character"

n. a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner"

n. a written symbol that is used to represent speech; "the Greek alphabet has 24 characters"

n. a slight indication

n. a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)

n. the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech; "his grandmother taught him his letters"

n. any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages; "each rune had its own magical significance"

n. a sign of assent or salutation or command

n. a gesture that is part of a sign language

n. an early warning about a future event

n. a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff's seal"

n. a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

n. the characteristic sound produced by a bird; "a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age"

n. a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

n. a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event

n. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

n. the flared opening of a tubular device

n. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger)

n. a remark expressing careful consideration

n. (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

n. a distinguishing symbol; "the owner's mark was on all the sheep"

n. a visible indication made on a surface; "some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks"; "paw prints were everywhere"

n. a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring"

n. a character indicating a relation between quantities; "don't forget the minus sign"

v. signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably"

v. express or signify by nodding; "He nodded his approval"

v. greet enthusiastically or joyfully

v. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"

v. convey or express a meaning; "These words mean nothing to me!"; "What does his strange behavior signify?"

v. have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "

v. mean or intend to express or convey; "You never understand what I mean!"; "what do his words intend?"

adj. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; "New York is an amazing city"; "the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight"; "the awesome complexity of the universe"; "this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath"- Melville; "Westminster Hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent"

adj. commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance"

adj. impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns"

adj. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"

adj. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"

adj. having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"

adj. impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval

adj. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"

adj. impressive in appearance

adj. intellectually or emotionally overwhelming; "a mind-boggling display"; "a mind-boggling puzzle"

adj. suitable for or like a palace; "palatial furnishings"; "a palatial yacht"

adj. extraordinarily big or impressive; "a thundering success"; "the thundering silence of what was left unsaid"