bleed-free
|bleed/free|
/bliːd friː/
no spreading
Etymology
'bleed-free' originates from the English word 'bleed' combined with 'free', where 'bleed' meant 'to spread or flow beyond the intended area' and 'free' meant 'without'.
'bleed' changed from the Old English word 'blēdan' and eventually became the modern English word 'bleed'.
Initially, 'bleed' meant 'to flow or spread', but in the context of printing, it evolved to mean 'to extend beyond the intended area', and 'bleed-free' now means 'without such spreading'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not allowing or causing bleeding, especially in the context of printing or design where colors or inks do not spread beyond their intended boundaries.
The new printer uses bleed-free ink to ensure sharp images.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 04:49