telegraph

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡræf/ or /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡræf/

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• Hyphenation: tel‧e‧graph

Noun

Singular telegraph

Plural telegraphs

1. (countable) A telegraph is an older instrument that was used for sending words and signals to people over far distances. Most people now use the telephone.

   I sent my mother a message using my telegraph to tell her that I was fine.

Verb

Plain form telegraph

Third-person singular telegraphs

Past tense telegraphed

Past participle telegraphed

Present participle telegraphing

1. To telegraph means to send a message using a telegraph.

Related words

• telephone