Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
telegraph-wire
noun
/ˈtɛlɪɡræf waɪə/
Definition
A telegraph wire is a type of wire used for transmitting telegraphic signals, primarily in the communication of messages over long distances.
Examples
- The telegraph-wire stretched across the old railway tracks.
- In the 19th century, telegraph-wires connected cities and enabled instant communication.
- After the storm, the telegraph-wire was down, disrupting service.
Meaning
It serves as the medium through which electrical signals are sent to convey information via the telegraph system.
Synonyms
- communication wire
- signal wire
- electrical wire
