telegraph in Italian

telegraph in Italian is telegrafo — telegraph means a system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

telegraph in Italian

telegrafo

noun

(chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.

What does "telegraph" mean?

noun A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.
"News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes."
verb To unintentionally reveal an intention through an obvious sign, gesture, or expression.
"His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie."

telegraph in a sentence

News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes.
His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie.
The boxer telegraphed his punch, giving his opponent time to dodge.

Similar words in Italian

advertise betray broadcast give away signal wire

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "telegraph" in Italian?

"telegraph" in Italian is telegrafo. telegraph means: A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

How do you use "telegraph" in a sentence?

Example: "News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes." In Italian, "telegraph" is telegrafo.

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