What does letterpress mean?
Letterpress means (printing) 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..
Letterpress
/ˈlɛtɚˌpɹɛs/ · noun
Meaning
(printing) 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..
Definitions by Sense
- (printing) 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.
- (printing) Printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.
- (printing) A machine used for such printing.
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- letterpresses
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What is a synonym for letterpress?
Common synonyms include relief printing.
What is the opposite of letterpress?
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How do you use letterpress in a sentence?
Use letterpress where its definition matches the intended context.
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