Alarmsignal — meaning in English

English meaning

• alarm noun A sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.
• tocsin noun A warning signal rung on a bell or bells, a term first linked especially to France.

Senses

Alarmsignal is used for these senses in English:

• alarm Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
• tocsin An alarm or other signal sounded by a bell or bells, originally especially with reference to France.
• wake-up call (figuratively) An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.

alarm — full definition

1. noun A sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.
2. noun A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety caused by a sense of danger.
3. verb To make someone worried or afraid, often by warning them of a danger.

tocsin — full definition

1. noun A warning signal rung on a bell or bells, a term first linked especially to France.
2. noun A bell rung to warn people of danger.

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