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4
Four
FOW-er
NATO code word for the letter 4
Quick Facts
Pronunciation
FOW-er
Morse Code
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Signal Flag
Maritime 4
Visual Signals
Maritime Signal Flag

International maritime signal flag for 4. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.
Semaphore Position

Semaphore flag position for 4. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.
About Four
Four represents the number 4, with emphasis on both syllables.
Why "Four"?
Pronounced with two syllables "FOW-er" for maximum clarity.
Real-World Usage
- 1
Aviation: "Runway two-four, cleared to land"
- 2
Military: "Four klicks south" (4 kilometers)
- 3
Amateur Radio: "Four-Five-Tango-Romeo"
💡 Memory Trick
FOUR legs on a chair
❌ Common Mistakes
Don't confuse Four with:
- For
- Fore
- Foe
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