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teletype

/ˈtɛlɪtaɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does teletype mean?

noun

A teleprinter, a machine that prints text on paper tape or a printer, or a type of font used in early computer systems to mimic the appearance of printed text.

Example

"The old teletype machine clacked away, printing out the news article on a long roll of paper."

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