Press"work` (?), n.

The art of printing from the surface of type, plates, or engravings in relief, by means of a press; the work so done. MacKellar.

 

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Press"work` (?), n.

1.

Work done on or by a press.

2. (Metal Work)

Act or process of pressing or drawing with dies or presses; also, the product of such work.

3. (Cabinetmaking)

Work consisting of a series of cross-grained veneers united by glue, heat, and pressure.

4.

Pottery produced by pressing clay into molds.

5. Usually Press work.

The work of a press agent. [Chiefly Theat. Cant]

 

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