Telegraph — Tel e*graph, n. [Gr. ? far, far off (cf. Lith. toli) + graph: cf. F. t[ e]l[ e]graphe. See {Graphic}.] An apparatus, or a process, for communicating intelligence rapidly between distant points, especially by means of preconcerted visible or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Telegraph cable — Telegraph Tel e*graph, n. [Gr. ? far, far off (cf. Lith. toli) + graph: cf. F. t[ e]l[ e]graphe. See {Graphic}.] An apparatus, or a process, for communicating intelligence rapidly between distant points, especially by means of preconcerted… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
telegraph — ► NOUN ▪ a system or device for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire, especially one creating signals by making and breaking an electrical connection. ► VERB 1) send a message to by telegraph. 2) send (a message) by telegraph. 3)… … English terms dictionary
telegraph — [tel′ə graf΄] n. [Fr télégraphe: see TELE & GRAPH: orig. used of a semaphore] 1. Obs. any signaling apparatus 2. an apparatus or system that converts a coded message into electric impulses and sends it to a distant receiver: originally, Morse… … English World dictionary
telegraph — telegrapher /teuh leg reuh feuhr/; esp. Brit., telegraphist, n. /tel i graf , grahf /, n. 1. an apparatus, system, or process for transmitting messages or signals to a distant place, esp. by means of an electric device consisting essentially of a … Universalium
telegraph — /ˈtɛləgræf / (say teluhgraf), / graf/ (say grahf) noun 1. an apparatus, system, or process for transmitting messages or signals to a distance, especially by means of an electrical device consisting essentially of a transmitting or sending… …
Telegraph key — A straight key style of telegraph key J38 World War II era U.S. military model … Wikipedia
telegraph — tel•e•graph [[t]ˈtɛl ɪˌgræf, ˌgrɑf[/t]] n. 1) tgp a system or apparatus for transmitting messages or signals to a distant place, esp. between two electric devices connected by a conducting wire or other communications channel 2) tgp to transmit… … From formal English to slang
telegraph — [[t]te̱lɪgrɑːf, græf[/t]] telegraphs, telegraphing, telegraphed 1) N UNCOUNT: also the N Telegraph is a system of sending messages over long distances, either by means of electricity or by radio signals. Telegraph was more often used before the… … English dictionary
telegraph — noun 1》 a system or device for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire, especially one creating signals by making and breaking an electrical connection. 2》 (also telegraph board) a board displaying scores or other information at a… … English new terms dictionary