bush-telegraph

A form of bush telegraph — A system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.

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Meanings

nounbush-telegraph (plural bush-telegraphs)

plural bush-telegraphs

  1. alternativeAlternative form of bush telegraph.
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