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typewriter
[ tahyp-rahy-ter ]
noun
- a machine for writing mechanically in letters and characters like those produced by printers' types.
- Printing. a type style that gives the appearance of typewritten copy.
- Older Use. a typist.
typewriter
/ ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə /
noun
- a keyboard machine for writing mechanically in characters resembling print. It may be operated entirely by hand ( manual typewriter ) or be powered by electricity ( electric typewriter )
- printing a style of type resembling typescript
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Word History and Origins
Origin of typewriter1
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Example Sentences
Two Australian mathematicians say they have debunked an old adage, that if given an infinite amount of time, a monkey pressing keys on a typewriter would eventually write the complete works of William Shakespeare.
From BBC
National letters of intent have gone the way of typewriters, rotary telephones and dinosaurs.
From Los Angeles Times
This script, and other early material, were written on the typewriter Jones was given for Christmas when he was in fourth grade.
From Los Angeles Times
In typewriter font it reads, “Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes.”
From Salon
Before working for Ford, Mr Farringdon had been a typewriter mechanic.
From BBC
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