letterpress
letterpress
Definition
letter·press (-pres′)
noun
- the method of printing from raised surfaces, as set type
- matter printed by this method
- Chiefly Brit. reading matter, as distinguished from illustrations
letterpress
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- print: From those that are letterpress printed to ceramics, from performance art to games.
- use: The Bahá'ís were forbidden by the government to print their books using letterpress.
- include: SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Alice uses both traditional and new mediums to produce work, including letterpress and digital printing.
Adjective modifier
- traditional: Alembic Press A Fine Press creating and printing limited edition books by traditional letterpress.
Modifies a noun
- printing: Remember the days of letterpress printing with the astronomical costs of plates which took forever to produce?
- card: Once letterpress cards were printed, the type would be removed from the forme and distributed.
- printer: In the autumn of 1883, 23 year old Simeon Hassall, a letterpress printer, married Prudence Crowder.
- description: Extended letterpress descriptions, forming a valuable condensed history of the progress of the town, were also given.
- method: Mr Cooper used the same equipment which he originally used to print the handbills and the same letterpress printing method.
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