reg·let (r g l t)n. 1. Architecture A narrow, flat molding. 2. Printing A flat piece of wood used to separate lines of type. [French réglet, from Old French, diminutive of regle, ruler, from Latin r  gula, rod; see reg- in Indo-European roots.] |
reglet [ˈrɛglɪt]
n
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a flat narrow architectural moulding
2. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) Printing a strip of oiled wood used for spacing between lines of hot metal type Compare lead2 [7]
[from Old French, literally: a little rule, from regle rule, from Latin rēgula]
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