He lifted both his arms in a semaphore movement, which he continued until it seemed as if his physical mechanism had escaped from the control of his brain.
"The Way of Ambition"
Robert Hichens
Such was not his purpose, however, for, having attained his greatest possible altitude, he partially sat down and elevated his right arm after the manner of a semaphore.
"Penrod and Sam"
Booth Tarkington
This time it was the right arm of the semaphore that dipped-and Duke's honest nose was but too conscious of what happened in consequence.
"Penrod and Sam"
Booth Tarkington