Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

telegrapher's paralysis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: tele-g-ra-pher's -paral-y-sis
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

7

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stiff arm resulting from a long session of telegraph operation.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If he were to use his fingers instead of his wrist, he would soon have telegrapher's paralysis or a “glass arm," in the lingo of the radio cabin."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

glass arm

Frequently Paired Words

glass arm

Questions

What does telegrapher's paralysis mean?: A stiff arm resulting from a long session of telegraph operation.

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