presswork

English

noun
Definitions
  • The operation of a printing press.
  • Printed material.
  • (metalwork) The act or process of pressing or drawing with dies or presses; or the product of such work.
  • (cabinet-making) Work consisting of a series of cross-grained veneers united by glue, heat, and pressure.
  • Pottery produced by pressing clay into moulds.

Etymology

Suffix from English press (press release press conference).

Origin

English

press

Gloss

press release press conference

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