hectograph

American  

[hek-tuh-graf, -grahf] / ˈhɛk təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /

Or hektograph

noun

1. a process for making copies of a letter, memorandum, etc., from a prepared gelatin surface to which the original writing has been transferred.

2. a machine for making such copies.

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verb (used with object)

1. to copy with the hectograph.

hectograph British  

/ -ˌɡræf, ˌhɛktəʊˈɡræfɪk, ˈhɛktəʊˌɡrɑːf, hɛkˈtɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. Also called: copygraph.  a process for copying type or manuscript from a glycerine-coated gelatine master to which the original has been transferred

2. a machine using this process

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Other Word Forms

• hectographic
  adjective
• hectographically
  adverb
• hectography
  noun

Etymology

Origin of hectograph

First recorded in 1875–80; hecto- + -graph

Example Sentences

Ztg. to pour crude hydrochloric acid upon the hectograph, rub with a wad of cotton, then wash off by holding under cold running water and drying with a cloth.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 1178, June 25, 1898 by Various

The principal said that the absentee may appear shortly, and untied a package he had before him, taking out some hectograph sheets and began reading them.

From Botchan (Master Darling) by Morri, Yasotaro

The hectograph is a device for making copies of written work.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools by Ontario. Ministry of Education

Lay a sheet of unglazed paper on the hectograph, rub it carefully, and take off at once.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools by Ontario. Ministry of Education

The teacher of Confucius was folding and unfolding the hectograph sheet.

From Botchan (Master Darling) by Morri, Yasotaro