marco

/ˈmɑrkoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A loud call or signal, often used as a greeting or to signal a location.

“The hikers used a loud marco to signal to their group that they had reached the summit.”

2. verb

To make a loud call or signal, often as a greeting or to signal a location.

“The sailor marcoed to let the other boats know they were approaching the harbor.”

Synonyms

  • greeting
  • signal

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence