semaphoring
Waving coded messages
Semaphoring is signaling with flags, arms, or other visual devices, typically using a system where different positions represent different letters or messages.
The word comes from semaphore, a communication method predating radio: The sailor stood on deck, semaphoring frantically to the distant ship.
Figuratively, it describes any conspicuous signaling of intent or emotion: He was semaphoring his displeasure with exaggerated sighs.
Losing vigor progressively
- wavingSweeping hand gesture
- signalingConveying information nonverbally
- gesturingMoving limbs expressively
- motioningSignaling through movement
indicating · directing · body-language · pantomime · miming · gesticulating · pointing · flashing
Point where paths meet
- directingOverseeing a production
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
- pedestriansPeople traveling on foot
- flagmanPerson directing traffic manually
construction · roadwork · detour · lanes · stoplight · emergency · police · highway
Symbolic national cloths
- maritimeOf the sea
- ship-to-shipBetween two watercraft
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- navalOf maritime warfare
fleet · signalman · halyard · ensign · pennant · hoist · masthead · bridge
Conveyed indications
- tracksideAdjacent to rails
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- switchingChanging from one to another
- dispatcherOne who allocates resources
engineer · lineman · stations · crossings · lanterns · scheduling · clearance · right-of-way
Fiber for stitching
- processSteps toward a result
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- lockingFixing firmly in position
- concurrentHappening at once
blocking · resource · parallel · programming · deadlock · queue
flagging
Losing vigor progressively
- wavingSweeping hand gesture
- signalingConveying information nonverbally
- gesturingMoving limbs expressively
motioning · indicating · directing · body-language · pantomime · miming · gesticulating · pointing · flashing · choreography
intersection
Point where paths meet
- directingOverseeing a production
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
- pedestriansPeople traveling on foot
flagman · construction · roadwork · detour · lanes · stoplight · emergency · police · highway · warning
flags
Symbolic national cloths
- maritimeOf the sea
- ship-to-shipBetween two watercraft
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
naval · fleet · signalman · halyard · ensign · pennant · hoist · masthead · bridge · watchman
signals
Conveyed indications
dispatcher · engineer · lineman · stations · crossings · lanterns · scheduling · clearance · right-of-way · conductor
thread
Fiber for stitching
- processSteps toward a result
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- lockingFixing firmly in position
concurrent · blocking · resource · parallel · programming · deadlock · queue
semaphoringignoring
Deliberately not noticing
disregarding · neglecting · turning away · overlooking · tuning out
semaphoringwhispering
Breathy, near-silent speech
hiding · concealing · encoding · encrypting · disguising
semaphoringspeaking
Oral expression of language
writing · verbalizing · vocalizing · talking · whispering