dah
Dah (noun) means the spoken sound representing a dash in Morse code, as opposed to a "dit" for a dot. Example: “He tapped out "dah-dit-dah" to send the letter K.”
How to use dah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe word used to say a "dash" out loud when reading or teaching Morse code.
Word forms
dahs plural, dahs plural
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He tapped out "_____-dit-dah" to send the letter K.
Etymology
An imitative word, mimicking the sound made when reading Morse code aloud.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dah” mean?
The word “dah” means the spoken sound representing a dash in Morse code, as opposed to a "dit" for a dot. In plain terms, the word used to say a "dash" out loud when reading or teaching Morse code.
How do you pronounce “dah”?
“Dah” is pronounced dah (/dɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “dah” in a sentence?
Here is “dah” used in a sentence: “He tapped out "dah-dit-dah" to send the letter K.”
What part of speech is “dah”?
“Dah” is a noun.
Is “dah” a common word?
“Dah” is an uncommon word in modern English.