Morse code: Meaning and Definition of

Morse' code'

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. either of two systems of clicks and pauses, short and long sounds, or flashes of light, used to represent the letters of the alphabet, numerals, etc.: now used primarily in radiotelegraphy by ham operators. Also called
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