Meaning of the word teleprinter in English

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teleprinter

US /ˈtel.əˌprɪn.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈtel.ɪˌprɪn.tər/

Noun

a device used for transmitting and receiving typed messages over a communication channel, typically a telegraph line or radio link

Example:
The news agency used a teleprinter to send urgent dispatches.
Before the internet, teleprinters were crucial for rapid communication.