Morse
[mɔ:s]
Definition
(noun.) a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals).
(noun.) United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872).
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Definition
(n.) The walrus. See Walrus.
(n.) A clasp for fastening garments in front.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Walrus, sea-horse, sea-cow (Trichechus rosmarus).
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Definition
n. (coll.) the Morse-code signalling of telegraph operators from Sam. F. B. Morse (1791-1872).—Morse alphabet a system of symbols to be used in telegraphic messages where Morse's indicator is used consisting of dots and dashes combined in different ways to indicate the different letters.
n. the metal fastening of the cope generally of precious metal ornamented with jewels—also Pectoral.
n. the walrus or sea-horse.
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Examples
- Of the numerous other telegraph instruments that have been invented since 1837, that of Mr. Morse is in most general use, especially on the Continent and in America. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- Scientists in both England and America had realized the possibility of the telegraph before Morse built his first working outfit in his rooms on Washington Square. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- The other man took the receiver, and a moment later his ear caught the sound of three little clicks, faint, but distinct and unmistakable, the three dots of the letter S in the Morse Code. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- So far Morse had only used his recorder over a few yards of wire, his electro-magnet had been of the simplest make, and his battery was a single pair of plates. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- Let us make for Mr. Morse Hudson, of the Kennington Road, and see if he can throw any light upon the problem. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- The Morse telegraphic code, consisting of dots, dashes, and spaces, is given in Figure 218. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- The day before the convention met Morse had arranged with Vail that certain signals should mean that certain candidates had been nominated. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- We have already heard in Morse’s statement of the arrival of Mr. Alfred Vail. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- An important addition was made in 1901 in a French boat, the Morse, built at Cherbourg. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- But the test had proved Morse’s theory, and he became convinced that in time messages could be sent across the ocean as easily as over land. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- Hence, the transmitted message was received on the tape in visible dots and dashes representing characters of the Morse alphabet. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Boston had already heard of Morse’s success in London when he reached home in October, 1815. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- Morse now decided to bring his invention to the attention of Congress. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- Henry Clay was named for President, and the news was carried by railroad to the point where Morse had stretched his wire. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- Well, that's all we could reasonably expect from Morse Hudson, said Holmes, as we emerged from the shop. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
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