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Telegraph

An apparatus, or a process, for communicating intelligence rapidly between distant points, especially by means of preconcerted visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical action.

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Telephone 88% connected

An instrument for reproducing sounds, especially articulate speech, at a distance.

greek root tele 0% interchangeable

Both contain the Greek root tele, meaning far or at a distance.

Telephone carries sound at a distance; telegraph carries written signals.

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Apparatus 76% connected

of Apparatus

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Telegraphic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the telegraph; made or communicated by a telegraph; as, telegraphic signals; telegraphic art; telegraphic intelligence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Telegraphic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the telegraph; made or communicated by a telegraph; as, telegraphic signals; telegraphic art; telegraphic intelligence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Telegraphist 74% connected

One skilled in telegraphy; a telegrapher.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Telegraphist 74% connected

One skilled in telegraphy; a telegrapher.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cable 92% connected

A large, strong rope or chain, of considerable length, used to retain a vessel at anchor, and for other purposes. It is made of hemp, of steel wire,…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Telegraphy 92% connected

The science or art of constructing, or of communicating by means of, telegraphs; as, submarine telegraphy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wire 92% connected

A thread or slender rod of metal; a metallic substance formed to an even thread by being passed between grooved rollers, or drawn through holes in a…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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