"microtypewriter" meaning in All languages combined

See microtypewriter on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: microtypewriters [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + typewriter. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|micro|typewriter}} micro- + typewriter Head templates: {{en-noun}} microtypewriter (plural microtypewriters)
  1. A very small typewriter used for typing on labels, file cards, etc.

Inflected forms

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              54,
              69
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          ],
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          "text": "Most people prefer to use self-adhesive labels with a microtypewriter. If enough information cannot be put on one label another can be used on a different surface of the slide mount.",
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          "file card",
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