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Letterpress vs Letterpressed - What's the difference?

letterpress | letterpressed |

As a noun letterpress

is the printing process in which ink is applied to the top surface of a raised image area, which is then pressed against paper to transfer the image.

As an adjective letterpressed is

printed by a letterpress.

letterpress

English

Noun

(letterpresses)
  • The printing process in which ink is applied to the top surface of a raised image area, which is then pressed against paper to transfer the image.
  • (printing) : printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.
  • a machine used for such printing.

    • letterpressed

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Printed by a letterpress.
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    • , passage=In the letterpressed look of the signage about the property, the tins of fennel pollen and lavender sold in a cafe store along with “jarred cukes,” visitors may find their conviction confirmed that supporting local farming isn’t just good for the environment; it’s a matter of good taste. }}