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Meaning of "letterpress" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LETTERPRESS

letterpress  [ˈlɛtəˌprɛs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LETTERPRESS

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Letterpress is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LETTERPRESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

letterpress

Letterpress printing

Letterpress printing is a technique of relief printing using a printing press. A worker composes and locks movable type into the bed of a press, inks it, and presses paper against it to transfer the ink from the type which creates an impression on the paper. In practice, letterpress also includes other forms of relief printing with printing presses, such as wood engravings, photo-etched zinc "cuts", and linoleum blocks, which can be used alongside metal type in a single operation, as well as stereotypes and electrotypes of type and blocks. With certain letterpress units it is also possible to join movable type with slugs cast using hot metal typesetting. Letterpress printing was the normal form of printing text from its invention by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century until the 19th century and remained in wide use for books and other uses until the second half of the 20th century. Letterpress printing remained the primary way to print and distribute information until the twentieth century, when offset printing was developed, which largely supplanted its role in printing books and newspapers.

Definition of letterpress in the English dictionary

The first definition of letterpress in the dictionary is a method of printing in which ink is transferred from raised surfaces to paper by pressure; relief printing. Other definition of letterpress is matter so printed. Letterpress is also text matter as distinct from illustrations.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LETTERPRESS


bench-press
bɛntʃ prɛs
cheesepress
ˈtʃiːzˌprɛs
cider-press
ˈsaɪdəˌprɛs
compress
kəmˈprɛs
decompress
ˌdiːkəmˈprɛs
depress
dɪˈprɛs
express
ɪkˈsprɛs
handpress
ˈhændˌprɛs
impress
ɪmˈprɛs
impresse
ɪmˈprɛs
oppress
əˈprɛs
permanent-press
ˈpɜːmənənt prɛs
press
prɛs
recompress
ˌriːkəmˈprɛs
repress
rɪˈprɛs
superexpress
ˌsuːpərɪkˈsprɛs
suppress
səˈprɛs
winepress
ˈwaɪnˌprɛs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LETTERPRESS

letter-quality printing
letter-writer
letterboxed
letterboxing
lettered
letterer
letterform
letterhead
lettering
letterless
letterman
letters
letters credential
letters of administration
letters of credence
letters of marque
letters page
letters patent
letterset
letterspacing

WORDS THAT END LIKE LETTERPRESS

actress
at the press
bench press
cypress
drill press
empress
full-court press
garlic press
hot press
hydraulic press
national press
offset press
popular press
prepress
printing press
private press
rotary printing press
stop press
the press
to press
wine press

Synonyms and antonyms of letterpress in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «letterpress» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LETTERPRESS

Find out the translation of letterpress to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of letterpress from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «letterpress» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

凸版
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tipografía
570 millions of speakers

English

letterpress
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छापा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحروف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

высокой печати
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tipografia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অক্ষরের ছাপা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

typographie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Letterpress
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Buch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

凸版印刷
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

활자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Letterpress
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

letterpress
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோர்த்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लेटरप्रेस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tipo baskı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

letterpress
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

typografia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

високого друку
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tipar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στοιχειοθετημένο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

copieerpers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

boktryck
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

letter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of letterpress

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LETTERPRESS»

The term «letterpress» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.176 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LETTERPRESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about letterpress

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LETTERPRESS»

Discover the use of letterpress in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to letterpress and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Letterpress: The Allure of the Handmade
This timely book celebrates the diversity of the original work being produced by graphic designers and typographers using letterpress around the world.
‎2004
2
Reinventing Letterpress: Inspirational Pieces by ...
The letterpress look taps into the popularity of the handmade aesthetic, and this book places this revitalized discipline in a modern context, showcasing beautiful examples of contemporary work, and profiling the craft’s most exciting ...
Charlotte Rivers, 2010
3
Little Book of Letterpress
Featuring an enlightening history of the craft, explanations of the different types of presses, sneak peeks into the studios, and details about the process of creation, this volume is the epitome of handcrafted hip.
Charlotte Rivers, 2010
4
Letterpress: New Applications for Traditional Skills
This timely book celebrates the diversity of the original work being produced by graphic designers and typographers using letterpress around the world.
David Jury, 2006
5
Letterpress Now: A DIY Guide to New and Old Printing Methods
Explains how to use various types of presses, and includes twenty projects ranging from cards and calendars to stationery and masks.
Jessica White, 2013
6
Letterpress Printing: A Manual for Modern Fine Press Printers
Includes one glossary of terms relating to paper, and another glossary of terms relating to printing. This is an up to date work for students and fine press printers wishing to sharpen their skills. Co-published by The British Library.
Paul Maravelas, 2005
7
A Practical Treatise Upon Modern Printing Machinery and ...
Published in 1888, this book gives a detailed picture of current printing technology, of interest to printers and industrial archaeologists.
Frederick J. F. Wilson, Douglas Grey, Wilson, 2010
8
The handy book of artistic printing: a collection of ...
This book will be of value to graphic designers, but also to fine artists, visual merchandisers, and collectors of ephemera everywhere.
Doug Clouse, Angela Voulangas, 2009
9
For the Love of Letterpress: A Printing Handbook for ...
Conveying the authors' love of the letterpress process and product, this book covers everything you need to know to create beautiful work.
Cathie Ruggie Saunders, Martha Chiplis, 2013
10
Impressive: Printmaking, Letterpress and Graphic Design
Today's graphic designers, illustrators, and typographers are rediscovering old printing techniques and handcrafts. The work collected in this book shows the many facets of the graphic design business, from business cards to posters.
Robert Klanten, Hendrik Hellige, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LETTERPRESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term letterpress is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Tracing the Chester Carlson Story from Photocopier to TV Set …
... faced in monetizing the miracle of reproducing text and images without litho or letterpress plates, type, ink, or chemistry—a breakthrough that, ... «What They Think, Jul 15»
2
New Balance Releasing Made in USA Collection | Footwear News
... created 1,000 limited-edition, handcrafted posters made at Repeat Press in Somerville, Mass., using a 1960s Vandercook SP-20 letterpress. «Footwear News, Jul 15»
3
Library cabinet reveals message from builder Bob Boardman - Port …
There are currently seven poems behind the glass face, lit from within by an unseen electric bulb, letterpress-printed by North Press. «Port Townsend Leader, Jul 15»
4
WNY Book Arts Center to host fourth BookFest Saturday
... and kid-friendly, hands-on demonstrations of the book, including steamroller printmaking; papermaking; kids printmaking; letterpress printing; ... «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
5
New Balance Presents The "Mid-Century Modern" Pack …
... shoes, limited edition posters were created by hand at Repeat Press in Somerville, MA on a vintage 1960's Vandercook SP-20 letterpress. «Sneaker News, Jul 15»
6
Permaculture Design Certificate course starts in August
The course is set for the third weekend of the month, from August to March (skipping December) at the Wolverine Farm Letterpress and Publick ... «The Coloradoan, Jul 15»
7
Broncos Abroad: Book arts in Venice
We worked at Tipoteca, a letterpress printing museum. In the three days we were there, ten other students and I made a book that we wrote and ... «Western Herald, Jul 15»
8
Museum of Printing to Expand to a New Home; New Building to Also …
“There will be more dedicated space for exhibits, events, and workshops, plus stores for letterpress and related equipment. It will also offer ... «What They Think, Jul 15»
9
Contributors to 'The Alphabet' letter C
He then worked at various commercial printing establishments, both in letterpress and offset printing. He studied at UMass Amherst from 1968 ... «Sentinel & Enterprise, Jul 15»
10
Fresh Print
The Sentinel Printers' 75-year-old Heidelberg windmill letterpress grabs lots of attention from sidewalk passersby. It can do everything from ... «Good Times, Jul 15»

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