Noun: radiotelegraph ,rey-dee-ow'te-lu,grãf
- Telegraphy that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire
"Ships at sea relied on radiotelegraph for communication";
- radiotelegraphy, wireless telegraphy
- The use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)
"Ships at sea communicated using radiotelegraph";
- radiotelegraphy, wireless telegraph, wireless telegraphy
Derived forms: radiotelegraphs
Type of: radio, radiocommunication, wireless
Encyclopedia: Radiotelegraph