typewriter

== English == === Etymology === From type +‎ writer. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] === Noun === typewriter (plural typewriters) A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper. (archaic) One who uses a typewriter; a typist. (US, dated, slang) A machine gun or submachine gun (from the noise it makes when firing). A prank in which fingers are jabbed roughly onto someone's chest followed by striking them over the ear in imitation of using an old-fashioned typewriter. ==== Synonyms ==== typographer (one who uses a typewriter): typist ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== type typewrite typist write ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== touch-typist