rotary press

noun

, Printing.

1. a printing press in which the type or plates to be printed are fastened upon a rotating cylinder and are impressed on a continuous roll of moving paper.

rotary press

noun

1. a machine for printing from a revolving cylinder, or a plate attached to one, usually onto a continuous strip of paper

Word History and Origins

Origin of rotary press¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The progress is due to the invention of the rotary press and other improvements in printing machinery.

From Project Gutenberg

"It is easy enough to see why it is called a rotary press," said Mrs. Granger.

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This was the first rotary press made for a good grade of book-work.

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