frisket

[ fris-kit ]

noun

1. a mask of thin paper laid over an illustration to shield certain areas when using an airbrush.
2. Printing. a mask of strong paper set in a rectangular frame attached to the tympan of certain presses and cut up so as to prevent accidental soiling or printing by furniture or the chase.

frisket

/ ˈfrɪskɪt /

noun

1. printing a light rectangular frame, attached to the tympan of a hand printing press, that carries a parchment sheet to protect the nonprinting areas

Word History and Origins

Origin of frisket¹

From the French word frisquette, dating back to 1675–85. See frisk, -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of frisket¹

C17: from French frisquette , of obscure origin

Example Sentences

The bed traveled on guide ways, and the tympan and frisket were hinged to fold back and lay in elevated position.

From Project Gutenberg

In the cut at the head of this article, the pressman is represented as in the act of turning down the frisket upon the tympan.

From Project Gutenberg