noun
- a mechanical or electronic device used to write or type text in Braille, the tactile writing system for people who are blind or visually impaired
Usage: also called a Braille typewriter or Braille keyboard; can refer to both manual mechanical devices and modern electronic devices
Examples
- She used a braillewriter to compose her essay in Braille.
- The school purchased several braillewriters for students with visual impairments.
- Modern braillewriters can connect to computers and smartphones.
- He learned to type quickly on the braillewriter during his rehabilitation.
- The braillewriter produces raised dots that form Braille characters on paper.
- Teachers trained the students on how to operate the braillewriter properly.