telex

noun, verb — 4 senses

telex

noun

UK /tɛl.ɛks/

Etymology From genericization of Telex Printergram and Telex, derived as a blend of tele- (“telegraph, teletype, teleprinter, etc.”) + exchange.

1

A network of teletypes.

2

A teletype message sent through such a network.

3

A teletype device connected to such a network.

telex

verb

Etymology From genericization of Telex Printergram and Telex, derived as a blend of tele- (“telegraph, teletype, teleprinter, etc.”) + exchange.

1

To send a message over a telex network.

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