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Chappe system

Chappe system proper noun: a system of telegraphy consisting of a large pivoted beam (the regulator) with an arm at each end (the indicators) which pivoted around the regulator on one extremity.

Proper noun

the Chappe system

  1. (historical) A system of telegraphy consisting of a large pivoted beam (the regulator) with an arm at each end (the indicators) which pivoted around the regulator on one extremity.

Origin of Chappe system

Invented by Claude Chappe.

Questions about Chappe system

What does Chappe system mean?
Chappe system means a system of telegraphy consisting of a large pivoted beam (the regulator) with an arm at each end (the indicators) which pivoted around the regulator on one extremity.
What part of speech is Chappe system?
Chappe system is a proper noun.

Words near Chappe system in the dictionary

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  9. chappel
  10. Chappelear
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