bat signal
Spotlight hero call
A bat signal is a call for help or urgent summons, from the spotlight Batman's allies use to summon him in comics and films.
The term now applies broadly to any conspicuous appeal for assistance: She put out the bat signal and three friends showed up within the hour.
Often used humorously for minor emergencies.
- GothamNew York City nickname
- BatmanGotham's masked vigilante
- Dark KnightShadowy heroic figure
- caped crusaderCloaked vigilante hero
- rooftopBuilding's top exterior surface
Gotham City · spotlight · night sky · sky · night · beacon · Commissioner Gordon · darkness · hero · crime fighter · summoning · call for help · clouds · silhouette · vigilante · emergency · symbol · searchlight
- signalswaved, nodded, gestured, blinked, flashed
- superhero symbolslightning bolt, wolverine claws, batarang
bat signalphone call
Remote voice conversation
text message · whisper · private message · email · quiet word
bat signalmass email
Message to many simultaneously
public service announcement · open letter · message in a bottle · prayer · all-points bulletin
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