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teletype

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛlɪtʌɪp/
Definition of teletype

noun

( trademark in the US)
  • a kind of teleprinter.
  • a message received and printed by a teleprinter.

verb

[with object and usually with adverbial of direction]
  • send (a message) by means of a teleprinter: stand by to teletype the details to Headquarters

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