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
(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) any of various machines used for printing
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print′ing press`
n.
a machine, as a cylinder press or rotary press, for printing on paper or the like from type, plates, etc.
[1580–90]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  printing press - a machine used for printing 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 |
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Translations
tiskárnatiskový stroj
printing press
n → pressa tipograficaCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995