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Chappe system
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Etymology
Invented by Claude Chappe.
Proper noun
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en 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.
en Edelcrantz system
Related terms
en Chappe code
en eponyms