Semaphore
/ˈsɛməfɔː/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters
Definition of Semaphore
noun
- Any equipment used for visual signalling by means of flags, lights, or mechanically moving arms, which are used to represent letters of the alphabet, or words.
- A visual system for transmitting information using the above equipment; especially, by means of two flags held one in each hand, using an alphabetic and numeric code based on the position of the signaller's arms; flag semaphore.
- A bit, token, fragment of code, or some other mechanism which is used to restrict access to a shared function or device to a single process at a time, or to synchronize and coordinate events in different processes.
"The thread increments the semaphore to prevent other threads from entering the critical section at the same time."
verb
- To signal using, or as if using, a semaphore, with the implication that it is done nonverbally.
Anagrams of Semaphore
No exact anagrams found for "semaphore". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "semaphore" and rearranging:
Letter Values
s1
e1
m3
a1
p3
h4
o1
r1
e1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Semaphore
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Semaphore"
Semaphore is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Semaphore" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "semaphore" is a high-scoring word.