Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
morse-code
Noun
/mɔrs koʊd/
Definition
A method used in telecommunication to encode text characters as sequences of dots and dashes.
Examples
- He sent his message using Morse code over the radio.
- During the tests, the students learned to decode Morse code signals.
- Morse code can be tapped out or sent as light signals.
Meaning
Morse code is a way of transmitting textual information using a series of short and long signals, commonly used in telegraphy and radio communication.
Synonyms
- Telegraph code
- Signal code
- Dots and dashes
