warning

warn*ing

noun

{bc}the act of warning {bc}the state of being {a_link|warned}

warning

adjective

{bc}serving as an alarm, signal, summons, or admonition

warn

verb

{bc}to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or evil

warning coloration

noun

{bc}conspicuous markings or bright colors possessed by an animal that serve as a warning to potential predators that it is toxic or distasteful

warning track

noun

{bc}a usually dirt or cinder strip around the outside edge of a baseball outfield to warn a fielder when running to make a catch that the fence is near

warning sign

noun

{bc}something which shows that something else will happen

a word of warning

noun phrase

{bc}information about possible danger or trouble

fair warning

noun

{bc}enough warning to be able to avoid something bad

Miranda warning

noun

{bc}a statement telling an arrested person about his or her Miranda rights (the legal rights to have an attorney and to refuse to answer questions)

pre*warn

verb

{bc}to warn (someone) beforehand {bc}{sx|forewarn||}