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print (print)
noun
- a mark made in or on a surface by pressing or hitting with an object; impression; imprint the print of a heel
- an object for making such a mark, as a stamp, die, seal, mold, etc.
- an object or mass that has received such a mark a print of butter
- a cloth printed with a design, or a dress, blouse, etc. made of this
- the condition of being printed
- printed lettering
- the impression made by inked type uneven print
- a picture or design printed from a plate, block, roll, etc., as an etching, woodcut, lithograph, etc.
- printed matter for reading
- a photograph, esp. one made from a negative
Etymology: ME prente < OFr preinte < prient, pp. of preindre < L premere, to press
transitive verb
- to mark by pressing or stamping; make a print on or in
- to press or stamp (a mark, letter, etc.) on or in a surface
- to draw, trace, carve, or otherwise make (a mark, letter, etc.) on a surface
- to produce on the surface of (paper, etc.) the impression of inked type, plates, etc. by means of a printing press
- to perform or cause to be performed all processes connected with the printing of (a book, etc.), as typesetting, presswork, etc.
- to publish in print to print a story
- to write in letters resembling printed ones print the name
- to produce (a photograph, or positive picture) from (a negative)
- to impress upon the mind, memory, etc.
- Comput. to deliver (information) by means of a printer: often with out
Etymology: ME prenten, printen < the n.
intransitive verb
- to practice the art or trade of a printer
- to produce an impression, print, photograph, etc. a negative that prints well
- to write in letters resembling printed ones
- to produce newspapers, books, etc. by means of a printing press
in print
- in printed form; published
- still being sold by the publisher: said of books, etc.
out of print
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Alternate definitions:
n.
Printed matter
impression, reprint, issue; see copy, edition.Forms of print include: line, galley proof, page proof, color proof, computer proof, author's proof, slip, pull, trial impression, foundry proof, page, sheet, spread, throwaway, first printing, second printing, letterpress, offset, inkjet, laser proof, dot matrix, thermographic.
A printed picture
engraving, lithograph, photograph, reproduction, photocopy; see also picture 3, sketch 1.
in print
out of print
v.
To make an impression
To reproduce by printing
run off, print up, issue, reissue, reprint, disseminate, bring out, go to press, set type, compose, see through the press, pull proof, start the presses, take an impression, put to bed*, machine off*, let them roll*; see also publish 1.To simulate printing
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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Object
- copy: Feel free to print extra copies to distribute to friends or at meetings or stalls.
Converse of object
- mount: We also produce larger mounted prints in a variety of mount colors.
Adjective modifier
- bold: In true Groovy Girls fashion, each bag is draped in faux fur and trimmed with bold animal prints and colorful fabrics.
Modifies a noun
- edition: A large print edition is also available from Magna Large Print.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- off: Please feel free to print off your own personal copy of our Disability Awareness Pack.
Followed by a transitive particle
- off: You can also print off the leaflet by clicking on the link below.
Noun used with modifier
- paw: This warm, stylish bed cat bed is made from thermal sherpa fleece fabric with the Danish Design paw print motif.
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
And I dream of the days when work was scrappy, And rare in our pockets the mark of the mint, When we were angryand poor and happy, And proud of seeing our names in print.
And people in life hardly seem definite enough to appear in print. Theyare not good or bad enough, or clever or stupid enough, or comic or pitiful enough.
It happened one day, about noon, going towards my boat, I was exceedingly surprised with the print of a man's naked foot on the shore, which was very plain to be seen in the sand.I stood like one thunderstruck, or as if I had seen an apparition.
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