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Telegraph
01
télégraphe
a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals
Exemples
The old train station still has a room dedicated to the telegraph, showcasing relics from the past.
La vieille gare a toujours une pièce dédiée au télégraphe, exposant des reliques du passé.
In the era before telephones, messages were sent across long distances via telegraph wires.
À l'ère précédant les téléphones, les messages étaient envoyés sur de longues distances via des fils télégraphiques.
to telegraph
01
to send a telegram or message to a person using a telegraph system
Exemples
He telegraphed his family to announce his safe arrival.
She telegraphed the mayor to inform him of the event.
02
to send or transmit a message or information over long distance using a telegraph system
Exemples
Operators telegraphed vital weather data to the capital.
The ship telegraphed a distress signal before losing contact.
Arbre Lexical
telegraphic
telegraphist
telegraph
