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Telegraph
01
a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals
to telegraph
01
send cables, wires, or telegrams
02
to transmit or send a message or information over a long distance using a telegraph system or a similar communication technology
telegraph
n
telegraphic
adj
telegraphic
adj
telegraphist
n
telegraphist
n
Example
The old train station still has a room dedicated to the telegraph, showcasing relics from the past.
He visited the museum to learn about the history of the telegraph and its impact on communication.
The invention of the telegraph was a precursor to modern communication technologies.
The invention of the telephone was a contemporary development alongside the rise of the telegraph.
The transatlantic cable revolutionized communication by allowing near-instantaneous telegraph messages between continents.
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