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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A machine used for such printing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
printing from a plate with raised characters
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: relief printing
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: printing, printing process
History
From letter + press.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
