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smoke signal

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(often pluralized) A method of long-distance communication sometimes used in ancient and undeveloped societies, consisting of messages conveyed by means of columns or intermittent puffs of smoke.

A message or sign sent by this method.

(idiomatic, often pluralized) An indirect message or indication, especially concerning a future event.

A type of flare or combustion device sometimes used as a distress signal.

smoke-signal (plural smoke-signals)

Alternative spelling of smoke signal

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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smoke-signal

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