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Vocabulary Entry
telegraph
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A system or process for sending messages over long distances using electrical signals.
Example Sentences
"The telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication in the 19th century."
"He sent a telegram via the telegraph to announce his arrival."
"The invention of the telegraph paved the way for modern communication technologies."
V
verb
To send a message using a telegraph system.
Example Sentences
"She will telegraph her parents about the change in travel plans."
"The company decided to telegraph important updates to their clients."
"He telegraphed his friend to let him know he would be late."