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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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..
Learning :: Learning (n.) The acquisition of knowledge or skill; as, the learning of languages; the learning of telegraphy..
Pantelegraph :: Pantelegraph (n.) See under Telegraph.
Semaphorical :: Semaphorical (a.) Of or pertaining to a semaphore, or semaphores; telegraphic..
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..
Telotype :: Telotype (n.) An electric telegraph which prints the messages in letters and not in signs.
Cable :: Cable (v. t. & i.) To telegraph by a submarine cabl.
Wire :: Wire (v. t.) To send (a message) by telegraph.
Key :: Key (n.) That part of an instrument or machine which serves as the means of operating it; as, a telegraph key; the keys of a pianoforte, or of a typewriter..
Telegraphic :: Telegraphic (a.) Of or pertaining to the telegraph; made or communicated by a telegraph; as, telegraphic signals; telegraphic art; telegraphic intelligence..
Cablegram :: Cablegram (n.) A message sent by a submarine telegraphic cable.
Telegraphical :: Telegraphical (a.) Telegraphic.
Dispatch :: Dispatch (v. t.) A message transmitted by telegraph.
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.
Telegraph :: Telegraph (v. t.) To convey or announce by telegraph.
Telegram :: Telegram (n.) A message sent by telegraph; a telegraphic dispatch.
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..
Register :: Register (n.) The part of a telegraphic apparatus which records automatically the message received.
Telegraphy :: Telegraphy (n.) The science or art of constructing, or of communicating by means of, telegraphs; as, submarine telegraphy..
#NAME? :: -ic () A suffix signifying, in general, relating to, or characteristic of; as, historic, hygienic, telegraphic, etc..
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