Ductor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʌktə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ductor is a noun meaning (printing) A device, usually in the form of an oscillating roller, for transferring ink from a source to the ink train rollers in a controlled manner.
Meaning
(printing) A device, usually in the form of an oscillating roller, for transferring ink from a source to the ink train rollers in a controlled manner.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) One who leads.
Example Sentences
Ink is transferred to the ink distribution rollers by a ductor roller.
The Rhombus or Lozenge figure ſo viſible in this order, vvas alſo a remarkable form of battle in the Grecian Cavalry, […] As being moſt ready to turn every vvay, and beſt to be commanded, as having its ductors, or Commanders at each Angle.
1883, Andrew Overend, "Inking apparatus for printing-machines", US patent US363760, filed 9 November 1883, issued 24 May 1887. The combination, with a fountain-roller and an ink-cylinder, of a ductor movable between said roller and cylinder for delivering ink from one to the other.
Word Forms
- ductors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include conductor, conductour, leadman, leadsman, dirigent, driver.
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