braille

Meaning

Noun

A system of writing 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.

Verb

1. To write in, or convert into, the braille writing system.
2. (informal) to identify something by touch.

Adj

Of, relating to or written in braille.

Synonyms

author

Braille

cut

draft

drop a line

letter

make out

pen

🖊️

spell

type

write

✍️

write in

write off

point system

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɹeɪl/

Etymology

Borrowed from French braille, named after French educator Louis Braille (1809–1852). The /eɪl/ seems to reflect a spelling-pronunciation; French has /aj/ instead.