Cylinder Press (Noun)
Meaning
A printing press where the type is carried on a flat bed under a cylinder that holds paper and rolls over the type.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cylinder press revolutionized the printing industry by increasing the speed and efficiency of mass production.
- This printer's expertise in operating the cylinder press allowed the company to meet the high demand of customers.
- A cylinder press typically consists of a flat bed where the type is placed, a cylinder to hold the paper, and an impression cylinder for applying pressure.
- To print large quantities of newspapers, many establishments invested in cylinder presses during the late 19th century.
- The development of the cylinder press significantly impacted the spread of information and the growth of literacy rates worldwide.