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letterpress

Syllabification: (let·ter·press)
Pronunciation: /ˈletərˌpres/
Definition of letterpress

noun

  • 1printing from a hard, raised image under pressure, using viscous ink.
  • 2British printed text as opposed to illustrations.

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