Morse code

noun

: either of two codes consisting of variously spaced dots and dashes or long and short sounds used for transmitting messages by audible or visual signals
morse code table

Examples of Morse code in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web First used to send messages over land in 1844, Morse code outlived the telegraph age by becoming the lingua franca of the sea. Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2024 But neither Earhart nor Noonan knew Morse code, so there was no two-way contact, according to the Smithsonian Institute’s analysis of government records. USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 In total, the message will be sent four times: twice in Morse code, twice in radio teletype. Cathy Alter, WIRED, 27 Aug. 2023 Decode the Fun with This Bracelet A Morse code KGBNCIE bracelet—get this for your special someone in a plethora of messages, including some delightfully NSFW ones. Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023 Another great way to train your Morse code skills is to, obviously, listen to some Morse code. Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 24 July 2023 The messages in Morse code were picked up by other ships and receiving stations onshore, which helped to save the lives of about 700 people who fled in life boats. CBS News, 12 Oct. 2023 Two whale sharks, the largest fish on the planet, glided around me, their blue-gray skin a Morse code of chalky dots and dashes. Shamilee Vellu, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2023 Read full article Matson also recommended stopping by to see Morse code jewelry by designer Liz Stewart. Kajsa Kedefors, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Samuel F. B. Morse

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Morse code was in 1859

Dictionary Entries Near Morse code

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“Morse code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Morse%20code. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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Morse code

noun
: either of two codes consisting of dots and dashes or long and short sounds used for sending messages
morse code table

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