handpress

English

noun
Definitions
  • (printing) An early printing press operated by means of a handle that applied pressure on the form.

Etymology

Compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English press (press release press conference).

Origin

English

press

Gloss

press release press conference

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