What is another word for telegraph wire?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛlɪɡɹˌaf wˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA) 
A telegraph wire is a type of electrical wire that was used for transmitting information across long distances. This wire was widely used in the 19th century for sending telegrams. Today, with the advancement of technology, telegraph wires have been largely replaced by newer methods of communication, such as wireless signals and the internet. Synonyms for telegraph wire include communication wire, telegraph line, telegraph cable, and transmission line. All these terms refer to the same thing, which is a wire used for transmitting information from one point to another, usually over long distances.
