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Telegraphist

One skilled in telegraphy; a telegrapher.

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Manipulator 76% connected

One who manipulates.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Operator 76% connected

One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Telegraph 74% connected

An apparatus, or a process, for communicating intelligence rapidly between distant points, especially by means of preconcerted visible or audible sig…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Telegraph 74% connected

An apparatus, or a process, for communicating intelligence rapidly between distant points, especially by means of preconcerted visible or audible sig…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Telegraphy 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Telegraphy 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Telegrapher 92% connected

One who sends telegraphic messages; a telegraphic operator; a telegraphist.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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