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makeready

Syllabification: (make·read·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈmākˌredē/
Definition of makeready

noun

  • (in letterpress printing) final adjustment of a form for printing, with overlays and underlays to achieve the correct pressure over the whole printing area.
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