Definition of letterpress Letterpress

/lɛˈtɚpɹɛˌs/ - [leterpres] - let•ter•press

We found 6 definitions of letterpress from 4 different sources.

What does letterpress mean?

Noun
letterpress - printing from a plate with raised characters
		relief printing

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letterpress (Noun)
The printing process in which ink is applied to the top surface of a raised image area, which is then pressed against paper to transfer the image.
letterpress (Noun)
Printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.
letterpress (Noun)
A machine used for such printing.

letterpress (n.)
Print; letters and words impressed on paper or other material by types; -- often used of the reading matter in distinction from the illustrations.