Teletype
/tˈɛləˌtaɪp/
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Definition
(noun) A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance.
Sentence Examples
The journalist used a teletype machine to send his story to the office.
A teletype is an electromechanical typewriter used for communication.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the early days of computing, a ____ machine was commonly used to input data and print several reports today.