Distress signal
Distress signal noun - An internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed.
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Synonyms for Distress signal
Emergency call and distress signal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Emergency call" instead a noun phrase "Distress signal".
Emergency call
Distress signal and emergency call are semantically related. You can use "Distress signal" instead a noun phrase "Emergency call".
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Emergency call and Distress signal. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/distress_signal/emergency_call
Distress signal & Emergency call. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/distress_signal/emergency_call>.
Emergency call or Distress signal. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/distress_signal/emergency_call.
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