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Braille Definition & Meaning

braille
noun
  1. French educator who lost his sight at the age of three and who invented a system of writing and printing for sightless people (1809-1852)
  2. a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals
verb
  1. transcribe in braille

"Braille" in song lyrics

See how braille is used in real songs:

  • "The blind to Braille"
    Big Pokey f/ Carmen Sandiego, H.A.W.K. — Still Off Da Chains
  • "The last cat who tried to see me, he now gotta touch braille"
    Cannibal Ox — Straight Off the D.I.C.
  • "Leavin' complex patterns all in your head so you know braille"
    Celph Titled f/ Fabolous, Hot Karl, Redman — Blao!

Usage tips for "braille"

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Frequently asked questions

What does braille mean?
French educator who lost his sight at the age of three and who invented a system of writing and printing for sightless people (1809-1852) a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals transcribe in braille
What part of speech is braille?
Braille is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does braille have?
Braille has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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