typewriter
ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə
typewriter: mechanical device for typing text onto paper
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Definition of typewriter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyDatedmechanical device for typing text onto paperDated
  • She typed the letter on her old typewriter.
keyboard
2.
deviceDatedoperator of a keyboarded text-recording machineDated
  • The typewriter worked diligently to transcribe the speech.
keyboarder typist
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    mechanical device for typing text onto paper

Expressions with typewriter

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typeface where each character has the same width
The document was printed in a typewriter font.
typewriter powered by an electric motor
She typed the letter on her electric typewriter.
writing paper suitable for use in a typewriter
She loaded the typewriter paper before starting to type.
fabric or film strip transferring ink to paper in typewriters
She replaced the old typewriter ribbon with a new one for clearer text.

Origin of typewriter

English, type + writer (one who writes)

Terms with typewriter included in their meaning

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keyn.
technology
button on a keyboard or typewriter
technology
the skill of using a typewriter or keyboard quickly
output
writing done with a typewriter or keyboard
typedadj.
writing
written using a keyboard or typewriter
keyboard action
single press of a key on a keyboard or typewriter
typewriter keyboard
key or button that keeps letters uppercase when pressed
document
produced using a typewriter or similar device
typewriter
sound of typing on a typewriter

Examples of typewriter in a sentence

  • He collected vintage typewriters as a hobby.
  • The typewriter typed up the entire manuscript.
  • As a typewriter, she was known for her speed and accuracy.

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  1. French:machine à écrire, dactylographe, ...
  2. German:Schreibmaschine, Schreibkraft, ...
  3. Italian:macchina da scrivere, dattilografo, ...
  4. Spanish:escribidora, operador de máquina de escribir, ...
  5. Portuguese:máquina de escrever, datilógrafa, ...
  6. Chinese:打字机, 打字员, ...
  7. Japanese:タイプライター, タイプライター操作員, ...
  8. Arabic:آلة كاتبة, طَابِع عَلَى الآلَة الكَاتِبَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְכוֹנַת כְּתִיבָה, מַקְלִיד, ...
  10. Russian:пишущая машинка, машинистка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:друкарська машинка, друкарка, ...
  12. Hindi:टाइपराइटर, टाइपराइटर ऑपरेटर, ...
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