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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Cable :: Cable (v. t. & i.) To telegraph by a submarine cabl.
Transmitter :: Transmitter (n.) One who, or that which, transmits; specifically, that portion of a telegraphic or telephonic instrument by means of which a message is sent; -- opposed to receiver..
Diaphote :: Diaphote (n.) An instrument designed for transmitting pictures by telegraph.
Telegraphic :: Telegraphic (a.) Of or pertaining to the telegraph; made or communicated by a telegraph; as, telegraphic signals; telegraphic art; telegraphic intelligence..
Pantelegraph :: Pantelegraph (n.) See under Telegraph.
Learning :: Learning (n.) The acquisition of knowledge or skill; as, the learning of languages; the learning of telegraphy..
Cablegram :: Cablegram (n.) A message sent by a submarine telegraphic cable.
Wire :: Wire (n.) A telegraph wire or cable; hence, an electric telegraph; as, to send a message by wire..
Line :: Line (n.) The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, or the whole of a system of telegraph wires under one management and name..
Telotype :: Telotype (n.) An electric telegraph which prints the messages in letters and not in signs.
Telegram :: Telegram (n.) A message sent by telegraph; a telegraphic dispatch.
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..
Ticker :: Ticker (n.) One who, or that which, ticks, or produces a ticking sound, as a watch or clock, a telegraphic sounder, etc..
Semaphore :: Semaphore (n.) A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc..
Semaphorical :: Semaphorical (a.) Of or pertaining to a semaphore, or semaphores; telegraphic..
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..
Electro-telegraphic :: Electro-telegraphic (a.) Pertaining to the electric telegraph, or by means of it..
Telegraph :: Telegraph (v. t.) To convey or announce by telegraph.
Atlantic :: Atlantic (a.) Of or pertaining to Mt. Atlas in Libya, and hence applied to the ocean which lies between Europe and Africa on the east and America on the west; as, the Atlantic Ocean (called also the Atlantic); the Atlantic basin; the Atlantic telegraph..
Relay :: Relay (n.) In various forms of telegraphic apparatus, a magnet which receives the circuit current, and is caused by it to bring into into action the power of a local battery for performing the work of making the record; also, a similar device by which the current in one circuit is made to open or close another circuit in which a current is passing..
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