No. 3,834 in Russian
telegraph
A device or system for transmitting messages over long distances using electrical signals.
In a sentence
Телеграф был изобретён для передачи сообщений на большие расстояния.
The telegraph was invented for transmitting messages over long distances.
Used to refer to the device designed for message transmission.
На уроке истории мы обсуждали роль телеграфа в коммуникации.
In the history lesson, we discussed the role of the telegraph in communication.
Refers to the system or concept of telegraphy.
Горожане радовались открытию нового телеграфа в их районе.
The townspeople were pleased by the opening of a new telegraph in their area.
Implies a place or station where telegraph services are provided.
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