reglet

American  

[reg-lit] / ˈrɛg lɪt /

noun

1. Architecture.

   1. a groove for guiding or holding a panel, window sash, etc.

   2. a narrow, flat molding; fillet.

2. Printing.

   1. a thin strip, usually of wood, less than type-high, used to produce a blank in or about a page of type.

   2. such strips collectively.

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reglet British  

/ ˈrɛɡlɪt /

noun

1. a flat narrow architectural moulding

2. printing a strip of oiled wood used for spacing between lines of hot metal type Compare lead 2

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Etymology

Origin of reglet

1570–80; < French, diminutive of règle regle; see -et

Example Sentences

Another style of furniture and reglet rack is that fitted into the frame of the imposing table or into an adjoining stand or cabinet.

From Type Cases and Composing-room furniture by Stewart, A. A.