Telegraph

/tˈɛlɪɡɹˌæf/

/ˈtɛɫəˌɡɹæf/

Telegraph

a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals

to telegraph

send cables, wires, or telegrams

to transmit or send a message or information over a long distance using a telegraph system or a similar communication technology

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 transatlantic cable revolutionized communication by allowing near-instantaneous telegraph messages between continents.

They communicated over long distances electrically, using telegraph systems.

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