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Telegraph Meaning

Telegraph means a long-distance message system.

noun, verb 9 letters medium word
Dictionary definition

A system for sending written messages over long distances, often by signal.

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Synonyms

Words like Telegraph

message systemUse for sending coded messages across distance.
termUse for a word or expression in language study.
Antonyms

Opposite words

face-to-face talkUse for communication in person.
confusionUse when meaning is unclear or mixed up.
Word family

Telegraph word family

Base word

telegraph

noun

telegraphs

Plural form of telegraph when used as a countable noun.

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