telegraph

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From French télégraphe.

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• (UK) IPA: /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/, /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/' SAMPA: /"tEl.@.gr\{f/, /"tEl.I.gr\{f/
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telegraph (plural telegraphs)

1. (historical) An apparatus, or a process, for communicating rapidly between distant points, especially by means of established visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical means.

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• bush telegraph
• jungle telegraph

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to telegraph (third-person singular simple present telegraphs, present participle telegraphing, simple past and past participle telegraphed)

1. To send a message by telegraph
2. To give nonverbal signals to another, as with gestures or a change in attitude.

   Her frown telegraphed her displeasure.

3. To show one's intended action unintentionally.

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