Wigwag Definition
wĭgwăg
wigwagged, wigwagging, wigwags
verb
To move back and forth; wag.
Webster's New World
To signal by waving a flag, light, or an upraised arm, especially in accordance with a code.
American Heritage
To move (something) back and forth steadily or rhythmically.
American Heritage
To send (a message) by waving flags, lights, etc. back and forth using a code.
Webster's New World
To oscillate between two states.
Wiktionary
noun
The act of sending messages in this way.
Webster's New World
A message so sent.
Webster's New World
Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.
Wiktionary
Origin of Wigwag
Dialectal wig to move wag
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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