letterpress
/'letəpres/
Definition
Noun: 1. A method of printing: A traditional printing process that uses raised, inked surfaces (such as metal type or a plate with raised characters) to transfer text and images directly onto paper. This is the primary historical meaning. 2. The printed material itself: Text or matter printed using this method, often characterized by a slight impression or debossment on the paper.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The book was produced using traditional letterpress, giving it a beautiful tactile quality.
- Modern letterpress is often used for high-quality wedding invitations and business cards.
- The sharp, crisp appearance of letterpress printing is highly valued by designers.
Advanced Usage
- "Letterpress printing": The full term for the printing process.
- She specializes in letterpress printing with antique equipment.
Variants and Related Words
- Relief printing (n): A broader category of printing that includes letterpress, where the printing surface is raised.
- Typography (n): The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and appealing. Letterpress is one method of implementing typography.
Synonyms
- Relief printing: Printing from a raised surface.
- Type printing: Printing using movable type.
Antonyms
- Lithography / Offset printing: Printing from a flat surface.
- Intaglio (e.g., engraving): Printing from an incised or recessed surface.
- Digital printing: Printing directly from a digital file without permanent physical plates.
Noun
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printing from a plate with raised characters
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