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Definition of telegraph

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Telegraph (n.) An apparatus, or a process, for communicating intelligence rapidly between distant points, especially by means of preconcerted visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical action..

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Cablegram :: Cablegram (n.) A message sent by a submarine telegraphic cable.

Wire :: Wire (v. t.) To send (a message) by telegraph.

Cable :: Cable (n.) A rope of steel wire, or copper wire, usually covered with some protecting or insulating substance; as, the cable of a suspension bridge; a telegraphic cable..

Telegraph :: Telegraph (v. t.) To convey or announce by telegraph.

Register :: Register (n.) The part of a telegraphic apparatus which records automatically the message received.

Lineman :: Lineman (n.) A man employed to examine the rails of a railroad to see if they are in good condition; also, a man employed to repair telegraph lines..

Telegraphed :: Telegraphed (imp. & p. p.) of Telegrap.

Wire :: Wire (n.) A telegraph wire or cable; hence, an electric telegraph; as, to send a message by wire..

Electro-telegraphy :: Electro-telegraphy (n.) The art or science of constructing or using the electric telegraph; the transmission of messages by means of the electric telegraph.

Semaphore :: Semaphore (n.) A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc..

Telegram :: Telegram (n.) A message sent by telegraph; a telegraphic dispatch.

Telegraphing :: Telegraphing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Telegrap.

Semaphorical :: Semaphorical (a.) Of or pertaining to a semaphore, or semaphores; telegraphic..

Pantelegraph :: Pantelegraph (n.) See under Telegraph.

#NAME? :: -ic () A suffix signifying, in general, relating to, or characteristic of; as, historic, hygienic, telegraphic, etc..

Telegraphic :: Telegraphic (a.) Of or pertaining to the telegraph; made or communicated by a telegraph; as, telegraphic signals; telegraphic art; telegraphic intelligence..

Dispatch :: Dispatch (v. t.) A message transmitted by telegraph.

Telegraphist :: Telegraphist (n.) One skilled in telegraphy; a telegrapher.

Tap :: Tap (v. t.) Hence, to draw from (anything) in any analogous way; as, to tap telegraph wires for the purpose of intercepting information; to tap the treasury..

Telegrapher :: Telegrapher (n.) One who sends telegraphic messages; a telegraphic operator; a telegraphist.