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wireless telegraph

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun wireless telegraph has 1 sense
  1. radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, wireless telegraph, wireless telegraphy - the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)
    --1 is a kind of radio, wireless

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Wireless Telegraph

Description

A wireless telegraph refers to a communication system that transmits messages or signals over long distances without the need for physical wires or cables. It operates by using radio waves to send and receive information.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Communication System

In this sense, a wireless telegraph is a historical method of transmitting messages or signals between two distant points without the use of physical wires. It was widely used in the early 20th century and was a precursor to modern radio communication systems.

Example sentence: The wireless telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication, allowing people to exchange messages across oceans.

Sense 2: Equipment or Device

This sense refers to the specific apparatus used for wireless telegraphy. It typically includes a transmitter, receiver, and antenna for sending and receiving messages wirelessly.

Example sentence: The wireless telegraph equipment aboard the ship enabled the crew to communicate with the mainland during their voyage.

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