distress signal (n)
distress call (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
Outgoing links
Hypernym signal, signaling, sign
Hyponym SOS; Mayday
Incoming links
Hyponym signal, signaling, sign
Hypernym SOS; Mayday

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