typesetter's case

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A compartmentalized tray for holding metal type : A typesetter's case is a flat, partitioned box or drawer used in traditional printing to store and organize individual pieces of metal type (letters, numbers, spaces, and symbols). Each compartment, or "cell," holds a specific character. 2. The specific organizational system for type : The term also refers to the standardize...