mayday
noun/ˈmeɪdeɪ/
Frequency rank: #14,227 most common English word
Meaning
An international radio distress signal used by aircraft or ships in life-threatening emergencies.
Example sentence
The pilot sent out mayday signal when the engine caught fire.
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