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make-ready

[ meyk-red-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Printing. the process of preparing a form for printing by overlays or underlays to equalize the impression.
the act or process of making something ready for use:
a charge for make-ready on the new car.

make-ready

printing the process of preparing the forme and the cylinder or platen packing to achieve the correct impression all over the forme

First recorded in 1820–30; noun use of verb phrase make ready

As the days of autumn advanced, Richard began to make ready for his progress to Clermont.

"If that fellow wants to fight he can have his chance," said Captain Hull, and he bade his men to make ready.

Dorothy ran to do as she was bid, while Ozma went to her Magic Room to make ready the things she believed she would need.

The Pope having firmly and quietly refused, he was informed that he must make ready to leave the city.

His wife came in and kindly said, "Come into the parlor, and I will make ready for you the spare bedroom."

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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