printing press

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Noun printing press has 1 sense

press, printing press - a machine used for printing
--₁ is a kind of machine
--₁ has parts: bed
--₁ has particulars: flatbed press, cylinder press; rotary press; standing press

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Printing Press

A printing press is a mechanical device used for printing text or images onto paper or other materials.

1. Noun

Sense: a machine used for printing

Usage: The printing press revolutionized the dissemination of information during the Renaissance.

2. Verb

Sense: to print using a printing press

Usage: He spent hours printing press releases for the upcoming event.