Type Slug (Noun)
Meaning
A strip of type metal used for spacing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The compositor added a type_slug to adjust the spacing between the words in the line of text.
- In typesetting, a type_slug is used to create a blank space that can be easily adjusted as needed.
- She carefully inserted the type_slug between the two lines of type, ensuring even spacing throughout the paragraph.
- After measuring the gap, he inserted the correct type_slug to fill the remaining space at the end of the line.
- The typesetter removed the type_slug to make room for the newly added word, repositioning the surrounding text to fit perfectly.