radiotelegraph
/ˌreɪdioʊˈtɛləɡræf/
noun
- A system or device for sending messages over long distances using radio waves instead of wires.
- The ship's radiotelegraph sent a distress signal after the engine failed.
- The museum displayed an old radiotelegraph used by the navy during World War II.
- Early explorers relied on the radiotelegraph to communicate with their home countries.
- A message sent by such a system.
- The radiotelegraph contained urgent instructions from headquarters.
- She decoded the radiotelegraph and relayed the news to the crew.
- The captain received a radiotelegraph ordering the ship to change course.
Synonyms
verb
- To send a message using a radiotelegraph system.
- They radiotelegraphed for help when the storm hit.
- He learned to radiotelegraph in Morse code during his training.
- The operator radiotelegraphed the weather report to the mainland.