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    Mayday
    /ˈmeɪdeɪ/

    noun

    • 1. an international radio distress signal used by ships and aircraft: "we sent out a Mayday"

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MaydayMayday - Wikipedia

    Mayday is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications . It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by aviators and mariners, but in some countries local organizations such as firefighters, police forces, and transportation organizations also use the term.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMayday | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Mayday is a noun and an exclamation that means a special radio signal sent from a ship or an aircraft when it needs help. Learn more about the origin, usage, and synonyms of mayday with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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  6. www.merriam-webster.com › wordplay › mayday-meaningWhere Does the Word Mayday Come From? | Merriam-Webster

    Mayday is an internationally recognized radio word to signal distress, used mostly by aircraft and boats. It comes from the French pronunciation of \"m'aider\", meaning \"help me\", and was adopted in 1923 to avoid confusion with SOS.

  7. science.howstuffworks.com › modern › maydayMayday Meaning: Exploring the International Distress Call

    Oct 26, 2023 · Learn the origin and usage of the mayday signal, a word derived from the French \"m'aider\" meaning \"help me\". Find out why pilots and sailors use it instead of \"SOS\" and how it works in different situations.

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  8. simpleflying.com › pan-pan-mayday-distress-callsPan-Pan Vs Mayday: The Difference Between Distress Calls

    Dec 5, 2023 · Learn the difference between \"pan-pan\" and \"mayday\", two standard phrases used by pilots to communicate emergencies to air traffic controllers. Pan-pan is for urgent but not life-threatening situations, while mayday is for the most urgent and serious cases.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › maydayMayday | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Mayday is a noun and an exclamation that means a special radio signal sent from a ship or an aircraft when it needs help, especially in an emergency. Learn how to pronounce it, see examples of its use and find translations in different languages.

  10. www.aerotime.aero › articles › mayday-the-meaningMayday: the meaning behind the distress call in aviation

    Nov 28, 2023 · Mayday is an internationally recognized signal for help in aviation emergencies. Learn about its origin, usage, and other calls in the aviation industry.