telegraph in Russian

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

telegraph in Russian

телегра́ф

noun

Pronounced: telegraf

(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.

телеграфировать

verb

Pronounced: telegrafirovat

To use a telegraph, send a message by telegraph.

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."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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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 Russian

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Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "telegraph" in Russian?

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

How do you pronounce телегра́ф?

"telegraph" in Russian is телегра́ф, pronounced "telegraf".

How do you use "telegraph" in a sentence?

Example: "News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes." In Russian, "telegraph" is телегра́ф, телеграфировать.

Are there other ways to say "telegraph" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "telegraph": телегра́ф, телеграфировать.

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