What is another word for distress signal?
Pronunciation: [dɪstɹˈɛs sˈɪɡnə͡l] (IPA) 
Distress signals are used to signal that a person or group of people is in danger or in need of help. There are various synonyms for distress signals used by navigators or people in distress. SOS is a well-known international signal of distress that stands for Save Our Souls. Other synonyms include Mayday, a call used in radio communications, Pan-pan, which is used to indicate a less severe emergency, or the phrase "help me" to express a more urgent need for assistance. In any situation, it is important to know and use the correct distress signal to ensure that help arrives as soon as possible.
