n. [ Gr. sh^ma a sign + fe`rein to bear: cf. F. sémaphore. ] A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
[旗号 / 旗號, qí hàoㄑㄧˊ ㄏㄠˋ] lit. a banner to distinguish an army unit or the name of its general; fig. to act in the name (of an idea or an organization); to fly the flag (as a cover for shady business); used for 旗語|旗语 semaphore, See Also: 旗語, 旗语#17056