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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Repeater :: Repeater (n.) An instrument for resending a telegraphic message automatically at an intermediate point.
Mileage :: Mileage (n.) Aggregate length or distance in miles; esp., the sum of lengths of tracks or wires of a railroad company, telegraph company, etc..
Wire :: Wire (v. i.) To send a telegraphic message.
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 (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..
Telegraphing :: Telegraphing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Telegrap.
Telegraph :: Telegraph (v. t.) To convey or announce by telegraph.
Telegraphist :: Telegraphist (n.) One skilled in telegraphy; a telegrapher.
Learning :: Learning (n.) The acquisition of knowledge or skill; as, the learning of languages; the learning of telegraphy..
Semaphore :: Semaphore (n.) A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc..
Wire :: Wire (v. t.) To send (a message) by telegraph.
Recording :: Recording (a.) Keeping a record or a register; as, a recording secretary; -- applied to numerous instruments with an automatic appliance which makes a record of their action; as, a recording gauge or telegraph..
Sounder :: Sounder (n.) One who, or that which; sounds; specifically, an instrument used in telegraphy in place of a register, the communications being read by sound..
Pantelegraph :: Pantelegraph (n.) See under Telegraph.
Telegram :: Telegram (n.) A message sent by telegraph; a telegraphic dispatch.
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.
Telegraphy :: Telegraphy (n.) The science or art of constructing, or of communicating by means of, telegraphs; as, submarine telegraphy..
Telotype :: Telotype (n.) An electric telegraph which prints the messages in letters and not in signs.
Subworker :: Subway (n.) An underground way or gallery; especially, a passage under a street, in which water mains, gas mains, telegraph wires, etc., are conducted..
Telegrapher :: Telegrapher (n.) One who sends telegraphic messages; a telegraphic operator; a telegraphist.
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