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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.