type·writ·er (t p r t r)n. 1. A writing machine that produces characters similar to typeset print by means of a manually operated keyboard that actuates a set of raised types, which strike the paper through an inked ribbon. 2. Printing A typestyle like that of typewritten copy. |
typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə]
n
1. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) 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)
2. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) Printing a style of type resembling typescript
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  typewriter - hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a timecarriage - a machine part that carries something else character printer, character-at-a-time printer, serial printer - a printer that prints a single character at a time electric typewriter - a typewriter powered by an electric motor keyboard - device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like portable - a small light typewriter; usually with a case in which it can be carried typewriter ribbon, ribbon - a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter stenograph - a machine for typewriting shorthand characters typewriter carriage - a carriage for carrying a sheet of paper typewriter keyboard - a keyboard for manually entering characters to be printed |
Translations
typewriter
n → Schreibmaschine f
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