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telegraph wire

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun telegraph wire has 1 sense
  1. telephone wire, telephone line, telegraph wire, telegraph line - the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals
    --1 is a kind of wire, conducting wire
    --1 has particulars: telephone cord, phone cord

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Telegraph Wire


Definition:

A telegraph wire refers to a physical metallic conductor used for transmitting electrical signals to convey messages over long distances in telegraphy systems.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A wire specifically designed and installed for telegraphy purposes.

Usages:

Usage 1:

The telegraph wire stretched across the country, connecting cities and enabling the swift communication of messages.

Usage 2:

The technician carefully inspected and repaired the damaged section of the telegraph wire.

Sample Sentences:

1. The telegraph wire hummed with electrical currents as messages were transmitted at lightning speed.

2. The telegraph wire was strung tightly between the poles, ensuring a stable connection.

3. They extensively laid telegraph wires underground to protect them from weather conditions and potential damage.

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