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lettering

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let·ter·ing  (ltr-ng)
n.
1. The act, process, or art of forming letters.
2. Letters inscribed, as on a sign.

lettering [ˈlɛtərɪŋ]
n
1. the act, art, or technique of inscribing letters on to something
2. the letters so inscribed
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lettering - letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on somethinglettering - letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
piece of writing, written material, writing - the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing"
superscription - an inscription written above something else
epigraph - an engraved inscription
epitaph - an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
Translations
lettering [ˈletərɪŋ] Nletras fpl, inscripción f
lettering [ˈlɛtərɪŋ] nlettres fpl
painted in gold lettering → peint en lettres d'or
a small blue sign with white lettering → une petite enseigne bleue à lettres blanches
letter opener ncoupe-papier m inv
lettering
nBeschriftung f
lettering [ˈlɛtərɪŋ] n (engraving) → iscrizione f; (letters) → caratteri mpl


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The phrase drifted loose in my mind for a moment, and then I saw it in red lettering on a little buff-coloured pamphlet, to read which made one shiver and creep.
On the writing table was a stand of drawers marked with gold lettering, and full of papers of various sorts.
In New York we all wear labels, stating our incomes and prospects in clear lettering.
 
 
 
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