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noun
a machine, as a cylinder press or rotary press, for printing on paper or the like from type, plates, etc.
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Origin of printing press
First recorded in 1580–90
Words nearby printing press
printing, printing frame, printing ink, printing office, printing paper, printing press, print journalism, printless, printmaker, printmaking, printout
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British Dictionary definitions for printing press
printing press
noun
any of various machines used for printing
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