Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
A telegram sent during either the day or night at a full rate for immediate delivery, typically with a minimum charge for 10 words or less.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: communications, electrical-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, telecommunications, telegraphy
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Synonyms: straight telegram
Antonyms: none provided
History
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