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telegraph
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/tɨlɨˈgɾafu/te·le·gra·fo
Definition
1A 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