wigwag

Speech parts

1. wigwag - Noun

2. wigwag - Verb

3. wigwag - Adverb

Meaning

To signal by means of a flag waved from side to side according to a code adopted for the purpose.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

wag waggle bell beacon twiddle signal motion wave sign alternate swing float alarm flourish shake
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Antonyms

attack remain continue stay agree decide
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Hypernyms

signal sign wave flourish brandish signalize

Derivatives

wigwagged wigwagging

Examples

The wigwag is an antiquated type of railroad crossing signal which was phased out in the 1970s and 80s across the country. Source: Internet

Where this track crosses the main street in Point Richmond, there remain two of the last operational wigwag grade crossing signals in the United States, and the only surviving examples of the "upside-down" type. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Wigton Wigtown Wigtownshire wigwagged wigwagger wigwagging