Wigwag
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Wigwag may refer to:
- Wigwag (railroad)Wigwag (railroad)Wigwag is the nickname given to a type of railroad grade crossing signal once common in North America, named for the pendulum-like motion it used to signal the approach of a train...
, a type of railroad grade crossing signal - Wig-wag (automobile)Wig-wag (automobile)A wig-wag is a device for flashing an automobile's headlights at a preset rate. Traditionally, the wig-wag will flash the right and left headlights alternately, but some designs will flash both headlights on and off together...
, headlight flasher - Wig wag (washing machines), a solenoid design used in some brands
- Wig wag (truck braking systems)Wig wag (truck braking systems)In truck braking systems, one type of warning for low air pressure in an air brake system of commercial trucks is called the wig wag. This device drops a mechanical arm into view when the pressure in the system drops below 60 p.s.i. An automatic wig wag will rise out of view when the pressure in...
, a mechanical arm indicating low brake pressure - Wig-wag (sound stage)Wig-wag (sound stage)A wig-wag is the red light near each door of a motion picture sound stage. It flashes to indicate that cameras are rolling inside the stage and all people and vehicles outside should remain quiet. A flashing wig-wag is accompanied by one long buzzer when the cameras start rolling, and two shorter...
, a red light indicating filming is in progress - Wigwag (magazine)Wigwag (magazine)Wigwag was an American magazine published from 1988 until 1991.Founded by Alexander "Lex" Kaplen, who worked at The New Yorker, Wigwag eschewed celebrity coverage in favor of personal and literary writing. A test issue was put on newsstands in the summer of 1988, and the magazine formally debuted...
, American magazine published 1988-1991 - Wig-wag, a type of flag signal
- TaxiwayTaxiwayA taxiway is a path on an airport connecting runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities. They mostly have hard surface such as asphalt or concrete, although smaller airports sometimes use gravel or grass....
/runway guard lights, alternating yellow lights placed at aircraft holding points