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

• hectography
  noun
• hectographic
  adjective
• hectographically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of hectograph

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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

hectograph

Lay a plain sheet on the hectograph and rub as before.

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

A few classes began poring over their text-books, but most of the pupils had their work passed out to them in the form of hectograph copies of exercises prepared in the school itself.

From The Brown Mouse by Quick, Herbert

With the aid of a knife and some hectograph ink this alteration was soon made.

From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)

This makes it possible to place another original on the pad immediately without waiting for the ink to vanish by chemical action as in the original hectograph.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

When through using the hectograph wash it off with a moist sponge, and it will be ready for future use.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.