letterpress
|let/ter/press|
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/ˈlɛtərˌprɛs/
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/ˈlɛtəˌprɛs/
traditional printing technique
Etymology
'letterpress' originates from the combination of 'letter' and 'press', where 'letter' refers to the characters used in printing and 'press' refers to the machine used for printing.
'Letterpress' evolved from the early printing techniques developed in the 15th century, which used movable type and a press to transfer ink onto paper.
Initially, it referred to the process of printing using movable type, but now it also refers to the artistic and craft aspects of the technique.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a printing technique where the raised surface of a plate is inked and pressed onto paper.
The wedding invitations were beautifully crafted using letterpress.
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Noun 2
a machine used for letterpress printing.
The old letterpress in the workshop is still operational.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40