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SOS
SOS
(noun) an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
sos
plural of so
Anagrams
• 'oss, OSS, OSs, SSO, oss
Etymology 1
Noun
SOS (plural SOS's or SOSes)
The conventional Morse code call made by a ship in distress.
Etymology 2
Noun
SOS
Initialism of Secretary of State.
Initialism of special order sale.
Phrase
SOS
(colloquial) Initialism of slip on show: a warning to a woman that the underwear she has on can be seen.
Etymology 3
Noun
SOS (uncountable)
(games) A children's game in which players take turns to place S's and O's on a grid, collecting points by creating an "SOS" sequence.
Etymology 4
Noun
SOS (uncountable)
Initialism of shit on a shingle.
Anagrams
• 'oss, OSS, OSs, SSO, oss
Noun
SOs
plural of SO
Anagrams
• 'oss, OSS, OSs, SSO, oss
Source: Wiktionary
SOS.
Definition: The letters signified by the signal ( . . . ---. . . ) prescribed by the International Radiotelegraphic Convention of 1912 for use by ships in distress.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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