Telegraph - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈtelɪɡræf|  American pronunciation of the word telegraph
Brit.  |ˈtelɪɡrɑːf|  British pronunciation of the word telegraph

noun

- apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code) (syn: telegraphy)

verb

- send cables, wires, or telegrams (syn: cable, wire)

Extra examples

I sent the message by telegraph.

They telegraphed the information to us.

They telegraphed us to leave immediately.

She telegraphed us that the manuscript had been received.

They telegraphed us where we should meet.

Once he knew where we were, Lewis telegraphed every few hours.

A slight movement of the hand telegraphed his intention to shoot.

The fighter telegraphed his punch and his opponent was able to parry it.

Please telegraph when you get there.

Please telegraph me when you get there.

The atmosphere was being webbed with telegraph wires.

My parents always used to get the Daily Telegraph.

The Telegraph has printed numerous articles on this subject over the last three years.

Daily Telegraph

Some 80 miles of the route already holed for telegraph posts.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: telegraph
he/she/it: telegraphs
present participle: telegraphing
past tense: telegraphed
past participle: telegraphed
noun
singular: telegraph
plural: telegraphs
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