teletypes
/ˈtɛləˌtaɪps/
noun
- Plural of teletype; machines used for sending and receiving typed messages over long distances.
- During the war, teletypes were essential for military communication.
- Collectors still restore old teletypes for historical demonstrations.
- The office had several teletypes connected to different news agencies.
Synonyms
verb
- Third person singular present of teletype; sends a message using a teletype machine.
- He teletypes the order to the warehouse for immediate processing.
- She teletypes the weather report to the airport control tower.
- The reporter teletypes the story to the main office every evening.