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

synonyms : telegraphy

to telegraph

MAIN VERB

send cables, wires, or telegrams

synonyms : cable

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

Examples

1. Then, he telegraphed police headquarters.

2. Even quick attacks are telegraphed in a monster’s movement.

3. Well, at the time Sona, they used telegraphs.

4. The telegraph is replaced by telephones, et cetera, et cetera.