Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

telegrafo

Noun
ˈtɛlɪˌɡrɑːf
Definition
A telegraph is a system or device that transmits messages over long distances using coded signals, typically through electrical impulses.
Examples
  • The invention of the telegraph revolutionized communication in the 19th century.
  • He sent a telegraph to inform his family about his arrival.
  • The telegraph operator worked long hours to ensure messages were sent promptly.
Meaning
The word ‘telegrafo’ refers to a means of communication that allows for the sending of text or symbols from one place to another using signals. It is often associated with the transmission of messages by wire, radio, or other media.
Synonyms
  • Telegraphic system
  • Message system
  • Electrical signaling device