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printing press

n.

A machine that transfers lettering or images by contact with various forms of inked surface onto paper or similar material fed into it in various ways.

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printing press

n

(Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) any of various machines used for printing

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Noun

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printing press - a machine used for printing           press bed - the flat surface of a printing press on which the type form is laid in the last stage of producing a newspaper or magazine or book etc. cylinder press, flatbed press - a printing press where the type is carried on a flat bed under a cylinder that holds paper and rolls over the type machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks rotary press - a printing press for printing from a revolving cylinder standing press - a large printing press that exerts pressure vertically

Translations

printing press n → pressa tipografica