Definition of "writing-machine" [writing-machine]

• A typewriter. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "That is to say, he was a writing-machine of which Sir Roger made use to do certain work which could not well be adjusted without some contrivance."
• "I am trying to get the hang of this new-fangled writing-machine, but am not making a shining success of it."
• ""The ministers are to govern alone, and I am to have only the right of being a sort of writing-machine to sign their decrees.""