letterpress
letterpress · letterpresses
The printing process in which ink is applied to the top surface of a raised image…The printing process in which ink is applied to the top surface of a raised image area, which is then pressed against paper to transfer the image.
US/ˈlɛtɚˌpɹɛs/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The printing process in which ink is applied to the top surface of a raised image area, which is then pressed against paper to transfer the image.
(countable, uncountable)Printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.
(countable, uncountable)A machine used for such printing.
More definitions
- printing from a plate with raised characters
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From letter + press.From letter + press.
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Forms
plural: letterpresses| Singular | letterpress |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- printing from a plate with raised characters:relief printing
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable