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One

WUN

NATO code word for the letter 1

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

WUN

Morse Code

·−−−−

Signal Flag

Maritime 1

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

One maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for 1. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

One semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for 1. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About One

One represents the number 1, pronounced "WUN" for clarity.

Why "One"?

Pronounced "WUN" to avoid confusion with "nine" in noisy conditions.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Squawk one-two-zero-zero"

  • 2

    Military: "One click north" (1 kilometer)

  • 3

    Emergency: "Priority One - urgent response"

💡 Memory Trick

Number WUN - rhymes with "done"

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse One with:

  • Won
  • Juan
  • Wan
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