Teletype

Quick meaning: Teletype is a noun meaning (ambitransitive) To use a teletype.

Meaning

(ambitransitive) To use a teletype.

More Meanings

1. (historical) A telegram produced by this device.
2. (historical) An early input/output device for mainframe computers, resembling a typewriter.
3. (historical) A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance.

Word Forms

• teletypes
• teletyping
• teletyped

Synonyms for teletype

Depending on context, synonyms include p, r, i, n, t, g.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include teletypewriter, telex, telecommunication, telecommunications, telecom, telotype.

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