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(adj) gestural, sign-language, signed
used of the language of the deaf
(noun) signboard
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
the highway was lined with signboards
(noun) mark
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
he showed signs of strain; they welcomed the signs of spring
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
signals from the boat suddenly stopped
(noun) augury, foretoken, preindication
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
he hoped it was an augury; it was a sign from God
(noun) planetary house, sign of the zodiac, star sign, house, mansion
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
(noun) polarity
having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
he got the polarity of the battery reversed; charges of opposite sign
(verb) bless
make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
(verb) subscribe
mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
She signed the letter and sent it off; Please sign here
(verb) signal, signalise, signalize
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture; The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu
(verb) sign on, sign up, contract
engage by written agreement
They signed two new pitchers for the next season
(verb) ratify
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
All parties ratified the peace treaty; Have you signed your contract yet?