wigwag
/ˈwɪɡˌwæɡ/
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.07 in modern English
Meaning
noun
Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.
noun
Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.
noun
Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.
noun
Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.
noun
Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.
noun
Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.
noun
Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.
noun
Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.
American usage
Example Sentences
- "The wig-wag [an instrument measuring solar radiation] utilizes the principle that the gaseous phase of a volatile liquid expands as a result of the conversion of radiant energy to sensible heat. It requires only a reading of the count at whatever interval the observer chooses."
- "The most common failure on the older models [of washing machines] was a $12 part called a "wig-wag" – that's right, a "wig-wag" – it was a simple part that kept the washer washing and could be replaced in five minutes or less."
- "Framed by the pulsing wig-wag lights the painted the stone walls and arched windows of the front of the Gallatin Gateway Inn in vivid reds and blues, Cody Hoyt tossed the duffel he'd saved into the back of his Ford."
- "I parked near a big sound stage building; lamped a red wig-wag signal rocking back and forth to indicate a scene being shot inside. This meant no admittance until the cameras had stopped grinding. Presently a bell jingled and the wig-wag died."
- "WIG-WAG The red flashing light outside of a stage indicating that filming is going on."
- "Rogan hit the wigwag flashers on the headlights of the Crown Vic and made it to the circular driveway at the Sixth Avenue entrance of the Hilton in four minutes flat."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈwɪɡˌwæɡ/
- British English: /ˈwɪɡwaɡ/
Usage
- American usage