Meaning Of The Word SOS

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What's The Definition Of SOS?

s.o.s. in American English
abbreviation: if necessary

SOS
singular noun: An SOS is a signal which indicates to other people that you are in danger and need help quickly.

SOS in American English
a signal of distress in code (· · · − − − · · ·) used internationally in wireless telegraphy, as by ships

SOS in American English 1
abbreviation: the letters represented by the radio telegraphic signal (··· – – – ···) used, esp. by ships in distress, as an internationally recognized call for help
intransitive verb: to send an SOS
noun: any call for help

SOS in American English 2
abbreviation

SOS in British English
noun: an internationally recognized distress signal in which the letters SOS are repeatedly spelt out, as by radiotelegraphy: used esp by ships and aircraft

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