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telegraph

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/tɨlɨˈgɾafu/te·le·gra·fo

Definition

1

A device or system for transmitting messages over a distance, especially by means of electrical signals.

Usage examples

“The telegraph transformed long-distance communication in the 19th century.”
“The urgent news was sent by telegraph.”

Common combinations

wireless telegraphtelegraph linetelegraph codetelegraph message