1. plural of telegraph; devices or systems for sending messages over long distances using electrical signals

1. third person singular present of telegraph; sends a message by telegraph
2. signals or indicates something clearly, often unintentionally
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old telegraphs in the museum show how people communicated before phones.
• She telegraphs the news to her family across the country.
• The company still telegraphs important announcements to remote offices.
• His nervous expression telegraphs his anxiety about the test.
• The boxer telegraphs his punches, making them easy to dodge.
• Her smile telegraphs her approval of the plan.
• The actor telegraphs every emotion too obviously on stage.