Telegraph, the
⇒ see Daily Telegraph

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I. tel‧e‧graph¹ /ˈteləɡrɑːf, ˈtelɪɡrɑːf $ -ɡræf/ noun
[Date: 1700-1800; Language: French; Origin: télégraphe, from télé- 'tele-' + -graphe (from Late Latin -graphus 'written')]

1. [uncountable] an old-fashioned method of sending messages using radio or electrical signals

2. [countable] a piece of equipment that receives or sends messages in this way
—telegraphic /ˌteləˈɡræfɪk◂, ˌtelɪˈɡræfɪk◂/ adjective

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II. telegraph² verb

1. [intransitive and transitive] to send a message by telegraph:
Once he knew where we were, Lewis telegraphed every few hours.

2. [transitive] informal to let people know what you intend to do without saying anything:
A slight movement of the hand telegraphed his intention to shoot.

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Telegraph, the
⇒ see Daily Telegraph

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