telegraphic signal

/ˈtɛləˌgræfɪk ˌsɪgnəl/
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Other forms: telegraphic signals

Definitions of telegraphic signal
  1. noun
    a signal transmitted by telegraphy
    synonyms: radiotelegraphic signal
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    types:
    dit, dot
    the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
    dah, dash
    the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
    type of:
    sign, signal, signaling
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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