needle telegraph

noun

A telegraph in which the signals are given by the deflections of a magnetic needle to the right or to the left of a certain position.

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Meanings

nounneedle telegraph (plural needle telegraphs)

plural needle telegraphs

  1. A telegraph in which the signals are given by the deflections of a magnetic needle to the right or to the left of a certain position.
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