n.
1.a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
2.a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
3.(biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon
4.printed characters
5.a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end
6.all of the tokens of the same symbol type v.
1.write by means of a keyboard with types
2.identify as belonging to a certain type
Idiom of the Day
live out of a suitcase
to stay away from your home while travelling with only the belongings in your suitcase
I dislike my job because I am often away from home and I must live out of a suitcase.