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Zero

ZEE-ro

NATO code word for the letter 0

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

ZEE-ro

Morse Code

−−−−−

Signal Flag

Maritime 0

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Zero maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for 0. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

Zero semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for 0. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About Zero

Zero represents the number 0 in NATO communications.

Why "Zero"?

Standard English pronunciation of zero, internationally recognized.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Runway zero-niner" (09)

  • 2

    Emergency: "Code Zero - medical emergency"

  • 3

    Military: "Zero dark thirty - very early morning"

💡 Memory Trick

Zero degrees - starting point at 0

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Zero with:

  • Oh
  • Nought
  • Zip
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