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3

Three

TREE

NATO code word for the letter 3

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

TREE

Morse Code

···−−

Signal Flag

Maritime 3

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Three maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for 3. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

Three semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for 3. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About Three

Three represents the number 3, pronounced "TREE" distinctly.

Why "Three"?

Pronounced "TREE" to avoid confusion with "free" in radio communications.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Descend to flight level three-zero-zero"

  • 2

    Military: "Tango Three in position"

  • 3

    Emergency: "Code Three - lights and sirens"

💡 Memory Trick

Christmas TREE has THREE points at the top

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Three with:

  • Free
  • Tri
  • Thee
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