braille

noun
UK /breɪl/
US /breɪl/

A way of reading and writing by feeling raised dots with your fingers.

She learned braille so she could read books with her fingertips.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A system of raised dots used on signs and labels for people who cannot see.

The elevator buttons had braille next to the numbers.

3. To write or print something in raised dots for touch reading.

The museum brailled the exhibit labels for visitors.

4. The braille alphabet or code itself.

He memorized the braille for every letter.