Morse code


noun
  1. either of two systems of clicks and pauses, short and long sounds, or flashes of light, used to represent the letters of the alphabet, numerals, etc.: now used primarily in radiotelegraphy by ham operators.

Origin of Morse code

1
First recorded in 1830–40; after S. F. B. Morse
  • Also called Morse alphabet.

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British Dictionary definitions for Morse code

Morse code

noun
  1. a telegraph code formerly used internationally for transmitting messages; it was superseded by satellite technology (the Global Marine Distress and Safety System) in 1999. Letters, numbers, etc, are represented by groups of shorter dots and longer dashes, or by groups of the corresponding sounds, dits and dahs, the groups being separated by spaces: Also called: international Morse code

Origin of Morse code

1
C19: named after Samuel Morse

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Scientific definitions for Morse code

Morse code

  1. A code developed by Samuel Morse used for transmitting messages in which letters of the alphabet and numbers are represented by various sequences of written dots and dashes, or short and long signals such as electric tones or voltages. Morse code was used extensively in telegraphy. In a format that has been standardized for international use, it is still sometimes used for long distance radio communication.

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