Typewriter — Type writ er, n. 1. An instrument for writing by means of type, a typewheel, or the like, in which the operator makes use of a sort of keyboard, in order to obtain printed impressions of the characters upon paper. [1913 Webster] 2. One who uses… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
type — [[t]taɪp[/t]] n. v. typed, typ•ing 1) a class, group, or category of things or persons sharing one or more characteristics: people of a criminal type; a car of the luxury type[/ex] 2) a thing or person regarded as a member of a class or category; … From formal English to slang
Keyboard technology — Keyboard construction, in four layers, of a typical notebook computer keyboard There are many types of keyboards, usually differentiated by the switch technology employed in their operation. Keyboards are defined by the number (usually about… … Wikipedia
type — [tīp] n. [LL(Ec) typus, a model, symbol < L & Gr: L, a figure < Gr typos, a figure, archetype, model, orig., a blow, mark made by a blow < typtein: see TYMPAN] 1. a person, thing, or event that represents or symbolizes another, esp.… … English World dictionary
typewriter — ☆ typewriter [tīp′rīt΄ər ] n. [ TYPE + WRITER: so named (1867), prob. by C. L. Sholes (1819 90), U.S. journalist, who patented the first practical machine (1868)] 1. a writing machine with a keyboard, for reproducing letters or figures that… … English World dictionary
type|writ|er — «TYP RY tuhr», noun. 1. a machine for writing which reproduces letters similar to those of printers. When the keys of a typewriter keyboard are struck, they are pressed against an inked ribbon and a sheet of paper. 2. = typist. (Cf. ↑typist) 3.… … Useful english dictionary
keyboard — [kē′bôrd΄] n. 1. the row or rows of keys of a piano, typewriter, linotype, computer terminal, etc. 2. a musical instrument with a keyboard; esp., an electronic piano, synthesizer, etc. as employed in a rock or jazz group vt., vi. ☆ 1. to set… … English World dictionary
typewriter — type•writ•er [[t]ˈtaɪpˌraɪ tər[/t]] n. 1) pri a machine for writing in characters similar to printers types by manually pressing the letters of a keyboard 2) pri a style of printers type that gives the appearance of typewritten copy 3) (formerly) … From formal English to slang
typewriter — type|writ|er [ taıp,raıtər ] noun count * a machine with a keyboard that you use for typing words directly onto a sheet of paper … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Typewriter — Mechanical desktop typewriters, such as this Underwood Five, were long time standards of government agencies, newsrooms, and offices … Wikipedia
Keyboard layout — QWERTY keyboard on a laptop. A keyboard layout is any specific mechanical, visual, or functional arrangement of the keys, legends, or key–meaning associations (respectively) of a computer, typewriter, or other typographic keyboard. Mechanical… … Wikipedia