Definitions for key, telegraph The Standard Electrical
Dictionary The key used in telegraphy for sending currents as
desired over the line. It consists of a pivoted lever with
finger piece, which lever when depressed makes contact between a
contact point on its end and a stationary contact point on the
base. This closes the circuit through the line. When released it
springs up and opens the line circuit. Use the citation below to
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