SEMAPHORES
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SEMAPHORES
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."
To signal using, or as if using, a semaphore, with the implication that it is done nonverbally.
Examples of SEMAPHORES in a Sentence
- "The thread increments the semaphore to prevent other threads from entering the critical section at the same time."
Word Details
Is SEMAPHORES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SEMAPHORES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SEMAPHORES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SEMAPHORES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | m | a | p | h | o | r | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEMAPHORES
100 words from the letters in SEMAPHORES
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How to Use SEMAPHORES in Word Games
SEMAPHORES is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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