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
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
Pronounced: telegrafirovat
To use a telegraph, send a message by telegraph.
What does "telegraph" mean?
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noun A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.
"The old telegraph office in the village is now a small museum."
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verb To unintentionally reveal an intention through an obvious sign, gesture, or expression.
"Don't telegraph your surprise when we walk in with the cake."
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telegraph in a sentence
- The old telegraph office in the village is now a small museum.
- Operators once tapped out messages on the telegraph using a short code of dots and dashes.
- Don't telegraph your surprise when we walk in with the cake.
- His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie.
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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: "The old telegraph office in the village is now a small museum." 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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