tel·e·gram

(tĕl′ĭ-grăm′)

A message transmitted by telegraph.

tr. & intr.v. tel·e·grammed, tel·e·gram·ming, tel·e·grams

To telegraph (something) or be telegraphed.

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(ˈtɛlɪˌɡræm)

(Telecommunications) a communication transmitted by telegraph. See also cable⁵, Telemessage

telegrammatic, ˌteleˈgrammic adj

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tel•e•gram

(ˈtɛl ɪˌgræm)

n.

a message or communication sent by telegraph; a telegraphic dispatch.

[1850–55, Amer.]

wire

– telegram

1. 'wire'

A wire is a long, thin piece of metal used for fastening things, or for carrying electricity or electrical signals.

In American English, a wire is also a message sent by telegraph and then printed and delivered to your house or office.

2. 'telegram'

In British English, a message like this is usually called a telegram.

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1. Wire

2. A message transmitted by telegraph.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

telegram - a message transmitted by telegraph

wire

message - a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message"

cable, cablegram, overseas telegram - a telegram sent abroad

letter telegram - a cheaper form of telegram that is sent abroad for delivery the next day

night letter - a cheaper form of telegram sent for delivery the next day

noun cable, wire (informal), telegraph, telex, radiogram The President received a briefing by telegram.

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Translations

بَرْقِيَّهتِلِغْراف

telegram

sähke

brzojavtelegram

távirat

símskeyti

telegramma

電報

전보

telegramma

telegram telegraferen

telegrama

телеграмма

telegram

โทรเลข

telgraf

bức điện tín

电报

[ˈtelɪgræm] N → telegrama m

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

[ˈtɛligræm] n → télégramme m
congratulatory telegrams → des télégrammes de félicitations

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

n → Telegramm nt

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

[ˈtɛlɪˌgræm] n → telegramma m

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

(ˈteligrӕm) noun

a message sent by telegraph. He received a telegram saying that his mother had died.

→ تِلِغْراف telegram telegram Telegramm τηλεγράφημα telegrama sähke télégramme brzojav telegramma 電報 전보 telegram telegram telegram telegrama телеграмма telegram โทรเลข telgraf bức điện tín 电报

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While Martin changed the telegram to "two laundrymen," Joe went on:-

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This information obtained, Alban had dispatched a telegram to Emily--in Cecilia's name: "Pray send us a few words to relieve our anxiety, and let us know if we can be of any service to you."

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It was at once answered by the appearance of an old friend, his valet, Matvey, carrying his clothes, his boots, and a telegram. Matvey was followed by the barber with all the necessaries for shaving.

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Duncan went to the door; and returned, to his master, with an excuse for the interruption, in the shape of a telegram!

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One day, the 30th of September, at 3:47 P.M., a telegram, transmitted by cable from Valentia (Ireland) to Newfoundland and the American Mainland, arrived at the address of President Barbicane.

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That very night a telegram was sent from the station of Long's Peak by Joseph T.

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As we had expected, the telegram was soon followed by its sender, and the card of Mr.

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The morning papers on Saturday contained, in addition to lengthy special articles on the planet Mars, on life in the planets, and so forth, a brief and vaguely worded telegram, all the more striking for its brevity.

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I asked him to send a telegram for me, for he knew you would be coming or something; and he tried to get hold of the motor, but Charles and Mr.

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TWO THOUSAND POUNDS REWARD--The above sum may be earned by any one qualified to undertake delicate mission and prepared to run certain risk.--Apply by telegram, Security, London.

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"Well, here I am--and instead of a telegram, too!" the Grandmother at last ejaculated, to dissipate the silence.

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Your Granny would be the last person to wish it." As Archer left the room with the telegram, he heard his mother-in- law add, presumably to Mrs.

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