rescue signal
Call for help
A rescue signal is any visual, audible, or electronic sign used to attract help in an emergency.
Distress flares, mirror flashes, SOS patterns, and emergency beacon transmissions all qualify.
The term covers both standardized signals recognized internationally and improvised methods: She stamped out a rescue signal in the snow for passing aircraft.
- flareSudden bright burst
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- distress callUrgent plea for aid
- SOSMorse distress code
- beaconGuiding light source
emergency · mayday · smoke · whistle · mirror · stranded · survivor · survival kit · helicopter · coastguard · coast guard · lifeboat · life raft · flashlight · wave · flag · horn · desperate
rescue signalwave-off
Dismissive hand gesture
warning signal · danger signal · keep out sign · false alarm
rescue signalall-clear
Signal danger has passed
mission accomplished · stand down · false alarm · safe signal · green light
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