"Chappe system" meaning in All languages combined

See Chappe system on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Chappe system [canonical]
Etymology: Invented by Claude Chappe. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} 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. Tags: historical Related terms: Chappe code
    Sense id: en-Chappe_system-en-name-GxrhnWAH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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