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.
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   2. One who uses such an instrument.
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	typewriter
    n 1: hand-operated character printer for printing written
         messages one character at a time