hair space

noun

Printing.

1. the thinnest metal space used to separate words, symbols, etc.

hair space

noun

1. printing the thinnest of the metal spaces used in setting type to separate letters or words

Word History and Origins

Origin of hair space¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

The natural hair space has changed so much since I was growing up.

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