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mayday

/ˈmeɪ.deɪ/

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noun

/ˈmeɪ.deɪ/B2formal
  • ruМеждународный сигнал бедствия, используемый в голосовой связи, происходящий от французской фразы 'm'aider'.

An internationally recognized distress signal used in voice communications, derived from the French phrase 'm'aider'.

proper noun

  1. B2formal

    An internationally recognized radio distress signal used to indicate a life-threatening emergency, primarily by aircraft and ships.

    ruСигнал бедствия

    • The pilot sent out a Mayday call after the engine failed.
    • The ship's captain broadcast a Mayday when it began to sink.
    • Rescue teams responded immediately to the Mayday signal.

    Synonymsdistress calldistress signalsos

Forms
  • maydays plural form
  • maydays' possessive plural form
  • mayday's possessive singular form