Definitions

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  • noun A signal produced in response to another signal.

Etymologies

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counter- +‎ signal

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Examples

  • Inman gave the countersignal of running one finger by his right eye.

    Cold Mountain Frazier, Charles, 1950- Cold Mountain 2003

  • Inman gave the countersignal of running one finger by his right eye.

    Cold Mountain Frazier, Charles, 1950- Cold Mountain 1997

  • Russia has apparently sent a countersignal to NATO.

    Hot Air » Top Picks 2009

  • Russia has apparently sent a countersignal to NATO.

    Hot Air » Top Picks 2009

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