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braille

/bɹeɪl/

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noun

A system of writing invented by Louis Braille, in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips.

Examples :

"The library offers books in braille for people who cannot see regular print. "

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verb

To write in, or convert into, the braille writing system.

Examples :

"I played back my recorded notes and brailled them."

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adjective

Of, relating to or written in braille.

Examples :

"The textbook had braille pages for students with visual impairments. "

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