Chappe system en · PROPN
Etymology
Invented by Claude Chappe.
Meanings
- (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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Chappe system | canonical | lexicographic |