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night writing

night writing noun: a system of code using symbols of twelve dots arranged as two columns of six dots embossed on a square of paperboard, designed to allow military communication without light or noise. It is the forerunner of braille.

Noun

night writing (uncountable)

  1. A system of code using symbols of twelve dots arranged as two columns of six dots embossed on a square of paperboard, designed to allow military communication without light or noise. It is the forerunner of braille.
    Synonyms:
    sonography

Synonyms of night writing

Questions about night writing

What does night writing mean?
Night writing means a system of code using symbols of twelve dots arranged as two columns of six dots embossed on a square of paperboard, designed to allow military communication without light or noise. It is the forerunner of braille.
What part of speech is night writing?
Night writing is a noun.

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  5. night work
  6. night writing
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  8. night-and-days
  9. night-ape
  10. night-apes
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