To use a telegraph. / (figuratively) To clearly communicate to another nonverbally, whether by gesture, a change in attitude, or any other sign, especially unintentionally.

(uncommon) Synonym of telegraphy, any process for transmitting arbitrarily long messages over a long distance using a symbolic code.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of telegraph

Of, or relating to the telegraph. / Brief or concise, especially resembling a telegram with clipped syntax.

plural of telegrapher

(historical) A telegraph operator, one who sent telegrams.

By means of telegraphy. / In the concise style of a telegraph.

present participle of telegraph

plural of telegraphing

telegraphic