Definitions for wigwag
ˈwɪgˌwægwig·wag

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wigwagverb

   send a signal by waving a flag or a light according to a certain code

2. wigwagverb

   signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wigwagnoun

   Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.

2. wigwagverb

   to oscillate between two states.

3. wigwagverb

   to send a signal by waving a single flag.

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1. wigwag

   Wigwag refers to a type of signal, typically in a back and forth or up and down motion, used to convey information or instructions. It's often associated with early railway signaling systems, maritime communication, or semaphore flag signaling. It can also mean to move or swing to and fro.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Wigwagverb

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

2. Etymology: [See Wigwag, v. t. & i.]

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1. Wigwag

   Wigwag is the nickname given to a type of railroad grade crossing signal once common in North America, named for the pendulum-like motion it used to signal the approach of a train. It is generally credited to Albert Hunt, a mechanical engineer at Southern California's Pacific Electric interurban streetcar railroad, who invented it in 1909 for safer railroad grade crossings. The term should not be confused with its usage in Britain, where wigwag is generally used to refer to alternate flashing lights, such as those found at modern level crossings.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Wigwag

   wig′wag, v.i. to twist about, to signal by means of flags.—adj. twisting.—adv. to and fro.

Matched Categories

1. • Sign
   • Wave

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce wigwag?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

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   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say wigwag in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of wigwag in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of wigwag in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=wigwag
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wigwag
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wigwag
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=wigwag
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=wigwag
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=wigwag