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Braille Definition

Braille (brāl)

noun

  1. a system of printing and writing for the blind, in which characters are formed by patterns of raised dots which are felt with the fingers
  2. the characters used in this system

Etymology: after L. Braille (1809-52), blind Fr teacher who devised it

transitive verb Brailled, Braill·ing

to print or write in such characters

Braille Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • read: There are also tactile signs for patrons reading braille.
  • learn: In fact, she has one class friend who has started to learn braille.
  • teach: The NEC braille tutors are responsible for teaching braille on two of these courses.
  • write: New Welsh braille code A new braille code has been developed to allow Welsh speakers to read and write braille in their native tongue.
  • produce: Please note that the gun produces grade one braille only.
  • know: But not all blind people know braille, so audio-taped descriptions are also very useful to support tactile diagrams, maps and pictures.

Adjective modifier

  • Welsh: For more information about Welsh braille, please contact RNIB Cymru.
  • English: Production of 10 copies in Welsh, which is different from English braille.
  • literary: This one-day course aims to explore literary braille, ie, the way to read and write the English language.

Modifies a noun

  • embosser: Together with a color printer there is also a braille embosser for users who require output in braille.
  • typewriter: Use a braille typewriter or laptop computer to take notes.
  • transcription: A growing number of prisons have set up braille transcription services.
  • copy: We can also provide large print or braille copies of Order of Services.
  • alphabet: Sighted people can learn the braille alphabet from its pages.
  • contraction: James decided to ease the situation by devising translation tables for foreign braille contractions which could then be programmed into a translation package.

Noun used with modifier

  • teaching: The teachers asked me to research the chances of lost eyesight before they would commit to teaching braille.
  • reading: It would be a mistake to expect this publication to serve as a ' how to ' guide for teaching and reading braille.
  • cell: There is a speech only, 20 cell braille display or 40 cell braille display version.
  • speech: They feed back information by speech and/or braille output.
  • and/or: They feed back information by speech and/or braille output.

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