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radiotelegraph

[ rey-dee-oh-tel-uh-graf, -grahf ]
/ ˌreɪ di oʊˈtɛl əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /
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noun
a telegraph in which messages or signals are sent by means of radio waves rather than through wires or cables.
verb (used with or without object)
to telegraph by radiotelegraphy.
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Origin of radiotelegraph

First recorded in 1905–10; radio- + telegraph

OTHER WORDS FROM radiotelegraph

ra·di·o·tel·e·graph·ic, adjective

Words nearby radiotelegraph

radiostrontium, radiosymmetrical, radio taxi, radiotechnology, radiotelegram, radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, radiotelemetry, radiotelephone, radiotelephony, radio telescope
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Words related to radiotelegraph

transmission, wireless, radiotelegraphy, radiotelephone, receiver, telegraphy, telephony, radionics, shortwave

British Dictionary definitions for radiotelegraph

radiotelegraph
/ (ˌreɪdɪəʊˈtɛlɪˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf) /
verb
to send (a message) by radiotelegraphy
noun
a message sent by radiotelegraphy
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