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telegraph

Definition

  • noun: an old-fashioned system of sending messages over long distances by using wires and electrical signals
  • noun: an apparatus for communication at a distance by coded signals
  • verb: to send (a message) by telegraph
  • verb: to send or communicate by or as if by telegraph
  • synonyms: wire, cable, heliograph

Examples

  • He lost the boxing match because he was 'telegraphing' his punches.

  • The look on her face 'telegraphed' bad news.

  • Please 'telegraph' me when you get there.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) has unleashed everything inside me. The courage of your words... And... This fear inside... Nonsense... Ah, this telegraph... Apostol! Take it easy. Sit down. You're not going. I give you my word that i'll do everything i can. I will succeed in transferring you to another front. (..)
    1965 Forest of the Hanged