English Explanatory Dictionary

Chappe system

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. 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.

Word forms

Chappe system the Chappe system

Etymology

Invented by Claude Chappe.

Related words

Chappe code
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