Braille

/bɹeɪl/ noun verb adjective

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.

Meaning

  1. (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.
  2. (verb) To write in, or convert into, the braille writing system. “I played back my recorded notes and brailled them.”
  3. (adjective) Of, relating to or written in braille.

Letter breakdown

  • Braille contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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Reader questions

What does Braille mean?

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.

What are the anagrams of Braille?

Valid anagrams: liberal.

How many letters are in Braille?

Braille has 7 letters.

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