Telegraphy Definition

telegraphy
noun
  1. communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire
  2. apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

"Telegraphy" in song lyrics

See how telegraphy is used in real songs:

  • "duplex telegraphy"
    AOL — AOL

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