radiotelegraph
[rey-dee-oh-
tel
-
uh
-graf, -grahf]
/ˌreɪ di oʊˈtɛl əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
noun
1.
a
telegraph
in which messages or signals are sent by means of radio waves rather than through wires or cables.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
2.
to
telegraph
by radiotelegraphy.
Origin
1905-10;
radio-
+
telegraph
Related forms
radiotelegraphic,
adjective
Examples from the web for
radiotelegraph
Receive and transmit communications using
radiotelegraph
or radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations.
Hence there are frequent lists of radio-equipped ships as well as rates for
radiotelegraph
and radiotelephone messages.
British Dictionary definitions for
radiotelegraph
radiotelegraph
/
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈtɛlɪˌɡrɑːf;
-ˌɡræf
/
verb
1.
to send (a message) by radiotelegraphy
noun
2.
a message sent by radiotelegraphy