hot-press

A worker uses a hot-press to smooth a sheet of paper.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A machine for smoothing or glazing: A "hot-press" is a device that uses heat and pressure to give a smooth, glossy finish to materials such as cloth, paper, or fabric.

2. Verb:

   • To smooth or glaze using a hot-press: The action of applying heat and pressure to a material (such as cloth or paper) to make it smooth and shiny.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The factory installed a new hot-press to improve the quality of their paper. (A machine that uses heat and pressure to smooth paper.)

• Verb:

  • They hot-press the fabric to remove wrinkles and give it a glossy appearance. (They apply heat and pressure to the cloth for a smooth finish.)

Advanced Usage

• "Hot-pressed paper": Paper that has been processed through a hot-press, resulting in a smooth, hard surface often used for printing or drawing.
  • The artist prefers hot-pressed paper for detailed ink drawings. (Paper with a smooth surface from hot-pressing.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hot-pressing (noun/adj): The process or action of using a hot-press.
  • Hot-pressing is essential for producing high-quality glossy paper. (The technique of applying heat and pressure.)

Synonyms

• Calender: A machine for pressing cloth or paper with rollers to produce a smooth surface.
• Glaze: To give a shiny, smooth finish by applying heat and pressure.

Phrasal Verbs

• (None applicable — "hot-press" is not commonly used as a phrasal verb.)

Related Idioms

• (None applicable — "hot-press" has no common idiomatic uses.)