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Greenwich Time Signals

Greenwich Time Signals is the plural of Greenwich Time Signal.

Meaning of Greenwich Time Signal

Noun

Greenwich Time Signal (plural Greenwich Time Signals)

  1. (UK) A time signal transmitted on radio by the BBC every hour and consisting of five short beeps followed by a longer one, with the longer one coinciding with the start of the hour.
    Synonyms:
    pips

Questions about Greenwich Time Signals

What is Greenwich Time Signals the plural of?
Greenwich Time Signals is the plural of Greenwich Time Signal.

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