Definition of "letterpress" []

• The process of printing from a raised inked surface. (noun)
• Something printed in this fashion. (noun)
• Chiefly British The text, as of a book, distinct from illustrations or other ornamentation. (noun)

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• "And Blake's punctuation is continuous/analog, not discontinuous/digital as in letterpress."
• "One of the clubs has lately deviated from the printing of letterpress, which is the established function of clubs, into pictorial art."
• "If you'd rather stick to print, you can order fancy, but pricey $2.99 each, "letterpress" greeting cards in addition to iPhoto's usual menu of printed products."