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Distress Call
see synonyms of distress callNoun
1. distress call, distress signal
an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
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Distress Call
see synonyms of distress callnoun
a call to authorities notifying them of a person, vehicle or vessel requiring emergency services
The pilot sent a distress call at 5.50 pm
the crew did not put out a distress call
The constable received a distress call, and saw two youths attacking his colleague.
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