Hectograph (Noun)
Meaning
Duplicator consisting of a gelatin plate from which ink can be taken to make a copy.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The teacher used a hectograph to make copies of the class handout for all her students.
- In the early 20th century, hectographs were widely used in offices to duplicate documents.
- The hectograph was a cumbersome device that often left ink smudges on the user's hands.
- The hectograph was a valuable tool for the activist group, allowing them to quickly copy and distribute their flyers.
- Before the advent of photocopiers, hectographs were the primary method of duplicating documents in many schools.