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DISTRESS CALL

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Distress Call.

Distress Call - as a noun

An internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distress signal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
signsignalsignaling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The ship sent a distress call after hitting an iceberg."
"The hiker made a distress call when he got lost in the woods."
"The pilot issued a distress call when the plane's engine failed."
"During the storm, the fishermen sent out a distress call for help."
"The astronaut transmitted a distress call from the stranded spaceship."
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