lettering Definition
let·ter·ing (-iŋ)
noun
the process of putting letters on something by inscribing, printing, painting, engraving, etc., or the letters so made
lettering Usage Examples
Converse of object
- emboss: First a spherical boss without lettering; secondly a ring with embossed lettering, the text of which is shown in the table.
- carve: The worn lettering carved into the stone work survived through its life.
- raise: Raised lettering on your vellum overlays makes for a beautiful antique look.
- print: Plain cream printed dw, black lettering on front & spine, not price clipped 3s 6d net printed on front.
- add: Adding lettering or choosing special colors is a highly effective method of adding individuality to a standard clock.
Modifies a noun
style: The study of lettering styles can also benefit from the resources potentially offered by the database.
Adjective modifier
- gilt: Blue cloth binding with gilt lettering; light wear on edges.
- legible: You should complete forms in black ink with legible block lettering.
- bold: Many inscriptions in bolder lettering use the ratio of 1:8.
- Gothic: Inside of his left forearm is a tiger, next to three initials in gothic lettering that represent the neighborhood he grew up in.
- gold: The name of the studio appeared on the front in gold lettering.
- black: Previous orders have been placed for red tops, with black lettering.
Preposition: on
- spine: The boards are bright, with vivid lettering on the spine.
- background: What is the effect of white lettering on a black background?
- front: Publisher's plain blue cloth covers, black lettering on front & spine.
- side: There is some slight fading of some of the World War II lettering on the side.
Noun used with modifier
- vinyl: We had the vinyl lettering made to the artist's design, video was shown on four monitors.
- gold: The hardback book itself is finished with a plain cover with simple gold lettering on its spine.
- transfer: The transfer lettering can be used instead of a pen to give your details a computer printed look.
- style: Eventually these were replaced by the post 1936 smaller 4 " style lettering in the bottom right hand corner.
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