linotype
A form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at onceA form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.
Meaning
2 sensesA form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.
a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal
The slug produced by such a machine, or matter composed in such lines.
Origin
Genericized trademark; presumably from line + -o- + type.Genericized trademark; presumably from line + -o- + type.
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Forms
plural: linotypesSynonyms
1 synonyms- a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal:Linotype machine
Word family
2 related wordsSee also
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