hair space

hair space

n.

1. The narrowest of the metal spaces used for separating words or letters.

2. A similar narrow space used in formatting text.

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hair space

n

(Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) Printing the thinnest of the metal spaces used in setting type to separate letters or words

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Noun

1.

hair space - (printing) the narrowest of the spaces used to separate words or letters quad, space - (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences printing process, printing - reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication