noun
braille
BRAYL/breɪl/
A system of raised dots representing writing that is read by touch.
She reads the raised braille dots with the tips of her fingers.
Etymology
Braille is named after Louis Braille, the blind musician and teacher who devised the system. His surname became the name of the embossed writing read by touch.
In context
When she stopped being able to use her hands to read braille, she decided to start the process to be euthanized.
More examples
- The elevator buttons have braille labels.
- He borrowed a novel printed in braille.
- The museum offers its guide in braille.
Forms
braille
Similar words
- alphabet
- An alphabet is a set of writing symbols; braille is a tactile system that can represent letters and other symbols.