Definition of "telegraphing" [telegraphing]

• Present participle of telegraph. (verb)
• A communication by telegraph. (noun)

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• "What we meant by the term telegraphing was sending a messenger as fast as he could ride, as there were no other means of transmitting messages quickly."
• "I am not a big believer in telegraphing your punches."
• "But after his safe return, and the triumph of our arms, which he took so much pleasure in telegraphing to the people, we had almost dismissed from our minds any fears for the safety of his life."