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    May·day
    /ˈmāˌdā/

    noun

    • 1. a distress signal using the word “Mayday”: "we sent out a Mayday"
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  2. 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.

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

    Mayday is a radio word for help, used mostly by aircraft and boats. It comes from the French pronunciation of m'aider, meaning \"help me\". Learn how it was adopted and tested in 1923.

  5. www.history.com › topics › holidaysMay Day - Meaning, Date & Workers Day | HISTORY

    May 1, 2017 · May Day is a celebration of spring, fertility and labor rights with origins in ancient Celtic and Roman festivals. Learn about the history of May Day, the maypole, the Haymarket Riot and the international distress call \"Mayday\".

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  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. wonderopolis.org › wonder › what-does-mayday-meanWhat Does Mayday Mean? | Wonderopolis

    May 1, 2013 · Mayday is the word used around the world to make a distress call via radio communications. Mayday signals a life-threatening emergency, usually on a ship or a plane, although it may be used in a variety of other situations.

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

    Nov 28, 2023 · Learn how the Mayday call originated, why it is used, and how it is applied in real-life scenarios. The article also explains the difference between Mayday, Pan-Pan, and SECURITE calls in the aviation industry.

  10. 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 more about the origin, usage and pronunciation of Mayday with examples and translations.

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