LETTERPRESS


Meaning of LETTERPRESS in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

1.

a. : the process of printing direct from an inked raised surface upon which the paper is impressed — called also printing, relief printing, typographical printing ; compare electronography , intaglio , planography , stencil

b. : work done by this process

c. : a machine for letterpress printing

2. : copying press

3. chiefly Britain : reading matter as distinct from pictorial illustrations : text

lively pencil sketches … dodge in and out among the letterpress — Manchester Guardian Weekly

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