telegraph
Pronunciation:
/ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/noun
Definitions
An apparatus, or a process, for communicating rapidly between distant points, especially by means of established visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical means.
A visible or audible cue that indicates to an opponent the action that a character is about to take.
verb
Definitions
To send a message by telegraph.
To give nonverbal signals to another, as with gestures or a change in attitude.
Example: Her frown telegraphed her displeasure.
To show one's intended action unintentionally.