Morse code
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noun
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.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Also called Morse alphabet.
Origin of Morse code
First recorded in 1830–40; after S. F. B. Morse
Words nearby Morse code
morro, Morro Castle, morrow, Mors, morse, Morse code, morsel, Morse lamp, Morse, Samuel F. B., Morse taper, mor. sol.
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British Dictionary definitions for Morse code
Morse code
noun
a telegraph code formerly used internationally for transmitting messages; it was superseded by satellite technology (the Global Marine Distress and Safety System) in 1999.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 spacesAlso called: international Morse code
Word Origin for Morse code
C19: named after Samuel Morse
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Scientific definitions for Morse code
Morse code
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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