type-high

American  

[tahyp-hahy] / ˈtaɪpˈhaɪ /

adjective

Printing.

1. of a height equal to the distance from the foot to the face of a type: 0.918 inch (23.3 millimeters).

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type-high British  

adjective

1. having the height of a piece of type, standardized as 0.918 inches

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Etymology

Origin of type-high

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

After the stereotype is cast it is flattened, rough shaved, smooth shaved, bevelled or blocked on wood; the wood base trimmed and then planed type-high for printing press use.

From From Xylographs to Lead Molds; A.D. 1440-A.D. 1921 by Forster, H. C.

For this reason it is necessary that the advertising-plate or dealers cut which you furnish to them should be mounted type-high.

From From Xylographs to Lead Molds; A.D. 1440-A.D. 1921 by Forster, H. C.

This copper deposit, or shell, was then tinned on the back, backed up with lead, mounted on wood, and trimmed type-high.

From From Xylographs to Lead Molds; A.D. 1440-A.D. 1921 by Forster, H. C.

Steps were taken to adapt these type-high columns to the Applegath Presses, then worked with polygonal chases.

From Men of Invention and Industry by Smiles, Samuel

Our Relief Plates are engraved by photo-chemical means; are mounted on blocks type-high ready for use on any ordinary press, and will wear longer than the common stereotype plates.

From Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures by Various