flare guns
Emergency signal launchers
A flare gun is a handheld device that fires bright pyrotechnic projectiles into the sky, used primarily as distress signals at sea or in remote areas.
The flare creates a visible burst of light—usually red or orange—that can be seen from miles away.
Also called signal pistols or Very pistols (after their inventor).
The captain fired a flare gun when the engine failed.
- warningAlert about danger
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- call for helpDistress signal seeking assistance
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- smoke signalFire-based distant communication
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