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ID: 300417340
Page Link: http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300417340

 

Record Type: concept
semaphore (activity) (signaling, communication functions, ... Functions (hierarchy name))

 

Note: The function or method of signalling using flags to convey a code or using an apparatus, such as flag-like devices mounted on a tower. Semaphore conveys messages by a code whereby the arms are placed successively in certain positions in a vertical plane relative to the body, often with a flag in each hand.
 
Terms:
semaphore (activity) (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,N)
semafoor (C,U,Dutch-P,UF,U,N)

Facet/Hierarchy Code:  K.KG

Hierarchical Position:

Hierarchy of Activities Facet
Activities Facet
Hierarchy of Functions (hierarchy name)
.... Functions (hierarchy name) (G)
Hierarchy of functions (activities)
........ functions (activities) (G)
Hierarchy of <functions by general context>
............ <functions by general context> (G)
Hierarchy of communication functions
................ communication functions (G)
Hierarchy of signaling
.................... signaling (G)
Hierarchy of semaphore (activity)
........................ semaphore (activity) (G)

Additional Notes:
Dutch ..... Functie of methode waarbij vlaggen gebruikt worden om te communiceren. Deze vlaggen (of andere voorwerpen) zijn ofwel aan een stellage of paal bevestigd, ofwel brengt een persoon de vlaggen achtereenvolgens in verschillende posities (waarbij de positie van de vlag een op voorhand afgesproken betekenis heeft).  

Related concepts:
produces ....  semaphores (signaling equipment)
................  (signaling equipment, <equipment by process>, ... Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)) [300411475]

Sources and Contributors:
semafoor............  [ANET, VP]
.................  Anet, working group AAT
semaphore (activity)............  [VP Preferred]
...................................  Andrea et al, World History Encyclopedia (2011)
...................................  Encyclopedia Britannica Online (2002-)
...................................  Oxford English Dictionary Online (2002-)
 
Subject: .....  [VP]
 
Note:
English .......... [VP]
.......... Oxford English Dictionary Online (2002-)
Dutch .......... [VP]
.......... Anet, working group AAT

 

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