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What Does Telegraph Mean?

Verb

  • To send a message using a telegraph machine.
  • To show what you are feeling or thinking without using words, like using your face or body.
  • To accidentally let someone know what you plan to do.

Noun

  • A machine that sends messages over long distances using wires and signals.
  • A signal that shows what someone is going to do next.

Telegraph — Full Explanation

A telegraph is a machine that sends messages using wires. It helps people talk to each other far away, even before phones were made.

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Telegraph Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
टेलीग्राफ

telegraph

संदेश

sandesh

संदेश भेजने का यंत्र

sandesh bhejne ka yantra

Frequently Asked Questions About Telegraph

What does 'telegraph' mean?
A telegraph is a machine that sends messages over long distances using electrical signals.
How do you pronounce 'telegraph'?
You say 'telegraph' like this: tel-uh-graf.
What is the origin of the word 'telegraph'?
The word 'telegraph' comes from two Greek words: 'tele' meaning 'distant' and 'graph' meaning 'to write'.
What is the meaning of 'telegraph' in Kannada?
The word 'telegraph' in Kannada is 'ಟೆಲಿಗ್ರಾಫ್' (ṭeligrāph).