This is the 3834th most frequent Russian word.
telegraph
A device or system for transmitting messages over long distances using electrical signals.
Used to refer to the device designed for message transmission.
Телеграф был изобретён для передачи сообщений на большие расстояния.
The telegraph was invented for transmitting messages over long distances.
Refers to the system or concept of telegraphy.
На уроке истории мы обсуждали роль телеграфа в коммуникации.
In the history lesson, we discussed the role of the telegraph in communication.
Implies a place or station where telegraph services are provided.