jellygraph

A teacher uses a jellygraph to print a classroom worksheet.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A duplicating device: "jellygraph" refers to a historical apparatus used for producing multiple copies of documents or images. It consists of a gelatin pad onto which an original is transferred, and then copies are made by pressing paper onto the pad.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The office used a jellygraph to produce handouts for the meeting. (A gelatin-based duplicator for making copies.)
  • Before photocopiers, teachers relied on a jellygraph to create multiple copies of worksheets. (An early copying machine.)

Advanced Usage

• "to jellygraph": to produce a copy using a jellygraph device.
  • She jellygraphed the announcement for the school bulletin. (She duplicated the notice using the jellygraph.)

Variants and Related Words

• Jellygraph (verb): the act of using a jellygraph for duplication.

  • They jellygraphed the recipe cards for the bake sale. (They created copies with the jellygraph.)

• Jellygraphic (adj): relating to or produced by a jellygraph.

  • The jellygraphic copies were slightly smudged but legible. (Copies made with the jellygraph.)

Synonyms

• Duplicator: a machine for making copies.
• Hectograph: a similar gelatin-based copying device (often used interchangeably with jellygraph).

Phrasal Verbs

• None commonly associated with "jellygraph" as a standalone word.

Related Idioms

• None commonly associated with "jellygraph" as a standalone word.