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

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reglet

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.