Linotype (Noun)
Meaning
A typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The introduction of the linotype machine revolutionized the field of newspaper printing by making it possible to typeset entire lines of text quickly and efficiently.
- In the early 20th century, most newspapers and magazines relied on the linotype for their typesetting needs.
- A skilled operator could set dozens of lines per hour using the linotype, greatly reducing the time and effort required to prepare a paper for printing.
- Linotype machines produced solid strips of metal type that were used to print individual pages of a newspaper.
- By the mid-20th century, the linotype was largely replaced by newer technologies, but its influence on modern printing techniques cannot be overstated.