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printing press

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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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Words related to printing press

press, presswork

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British Dictionary definitions for printing press

printing press

noun

any of various machines used for printing
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