ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Letterpress

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈlɛtɚˌpɹɛs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Letterpress is a noun meaning (printing) Printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.

Meaning

(printing) Printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.

More Meanings

  1. (printing) A machine used for such printing.
  2. (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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include presswork, printing, handpress, lithography, platen, graphotype.

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