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Telegraphy vs Telegraphs - What's the difference?

telegraphy | telegraphs |

As a noun telegraphy

is communication at a distance by means of the telegraph, either over wires or by wireless telegraphy, usually using morse code.

As a verb telegraphs is

(telegraph).

telegraphy

English

(wikipedia telegraphy)

Noun

(telegraphies)
  • communication at a distance by means of the telegraph, either over wires or by wireless telegraphy, usually using Morse code
  • the apparatus and techniques used in such a system

    • Derived terms

    * radio telegraphy * radiotelegraphy * wireless telegraphy

    telegraphs

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (telegraph)

    • telegraph

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia telegraph) (en noun)
  • (lb) An apparatus, or a process, for communicating rapidly between distant points, especially by means of established visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical means.
  • *
  • *:The Bat—they called him the Bat.. Most lone wolves had a moll at any rate—women were their ruin—but if the Bat had a moll, not even the grapevine telegraph could locate her.

    • Derived terms

    * bush telegraph * jungle telegraph

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To send a message by telegraph
  • To give nonverbal signals to another, as with gestures or a change in attitude.
    • Her frown telegraphed her displeasure.
  • To show one's intended action unintentionally.