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TELEGRAPH Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word telegraph. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word telegraph. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TELEGRAPH

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cable
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a telegram sent abroad

• a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

• a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire

• a nautical unit of depth

• television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver

• a television system that transmits over cables

verb

• send cables, wires, or telegrams

• fasten with a cable

wire
verb, nounv, n
noun

• ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

• a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance

• the finishing line on a racetrack

• a message transmitted by telegraph

verb

• provide with electrical circuits

• send cables, wires, or telegrams

• fasten with wire

• string on a wire

• equip for use with electricity

communication
nounn
noun

• the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

• something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups

• a connection allowing access between persons or places

dispatch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an official report (usually sent in haste)

• the act of sending off something

• the property of being prompt and efficient

• killing a person or animal

verb

• send away towards a designated goal

• complete or carry out

• kill intentionally and with premeditation

• dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently

• kill without delay

message
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

• content communicating a message; what something is about

verb

• send a message to

• send as a message

• send a message

telegram
nounn
noun

• a message transmitted by telegraph

telegraphy
nounn
noun

• communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire

• apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

Best Hypernyms For TELEGRAPH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for telegraph, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
apparatus communication data information message setup telecommunicate text transmission

Alternatives for CABLE

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