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Waves tires (5)

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I believe the answer is:

flags

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This clue could be a double definition.

'waves' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'tires' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for flags that I've seen before include "Banners" , "Tires; national symbols" , "Grows languid" , "Droops" , "Standards" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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