Mayday
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmeɪ.deɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mayday is a noun meaning An international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft.
Meaning
An international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft.
Example Sentences
"Odd that she hasn't sent out a Mayday." "That is curious. Her radio must be disabled."
The captain did a safety drill. This covered where the emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) was located, how to make a mayday call, and where the fire extinguishers were. A crew member demonstrated how to put on an immersion suit. These survival suits are waterproof full-body garments with a hood and integral three-finger gloves and boots. They are bulky and hard to get on but far more likely to save your life in cold water than a lifejacket.
Word Forms
- maydays
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include help, maying, marconi, jurymast, maroon, meridiem.
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