sähke — meaning in English

English meaning

• cable noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
• telegram noun A short written message sent by telegraph.
• telegraph noun A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

Senses

sähke is used for these senses in English:

• cable A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable.
• telegram A message transmitted by telegraph.
• telegraph (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.

cable — full definition

1. noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
2. verb To send a message by telegraph or undersea cable; more loosely, to send an urgent message.

telegram — full definition

1. noun A short written message sent by telegraph.
2. name A popular encrypted messaging app.

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