TELEGRAPH Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word telegraph. (close relations)
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| cable | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a telegram sent abroad • a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power • a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire • a nautical unit of depth • television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver • a television system that transmits over cables verb • send cables, wires, or telegrams • fasten with a cable | ||||||
| wire | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc • a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance • the finishing line on a racetrack • a message transmitted by telegraph verb • provide with electrical circuits • send cables, wires, or telegrams • fasten with wire • string on a wire • equip for use with electricity | ||||||
| communication | nounn | |||||
noun • the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information • something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups • a connection allowing access between persons or places | ||||||
| dispatch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an official report (usually sent in haste) • the act of sending off something • the property of being prompt and efficient • killing a person or animal verb • send away towards a designated goal • complete or carry out • kill intentionally and with premeditation • dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently • kill without delay | ||||||
| message | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled • content communicating a message; what something is about verb • send a message to • send as a message • send a message | ||||||
| telegram | nounn | |||||
noun • a message transmitted by telegraph | ||||||
| telegraphy | nounn | |||||
noun • communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire • apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code) | ||||||
