heliograph

[US]/ˈhiːlɪəʊɡrɑːf/
[UK]/ˈhiːliəˌgræf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a device for signaling by reflecting sunlight; a camera for taking photographs using sunlight; an instrument for measuring sunlight
v.to take photographs using a heliograph; to communicate using sunlight signals
Word Forms
Pluralheliographs
Third Person Singularheliographs

Phrases & Collocations

heliograph signal

heliograph system

heliograph operator

heliograph method

heliograph technique

heliograph station

heliograph communication

heliograph equipment

heliograph signaler

heliograph device

Example Sentences

the heliograph was used for long-distance communication.

he learned to operate a heliograph during his training.

the heliograph can reflect sunlight to send messages.

using a heliograph requires precise alignment.

they communicated with a heliograph in the mountains.

the army relied on heliographs for signaling.

he demonstrated how to use a heliograph effectively.

the invention of the heliograph changed military communication.

she studied the history of heliograph usage.

in remote areas, a heliograph can be invaluable.

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