hectograph

American  

[hek-tuh-graf, -grahf] / ˈhɛk təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /

Or hektograph

noun

1. a process for making copies of a letter, memorandum, etc., from a prepared gelatin surface to which the original writing has been transferred.

2. a machine for making such copies.

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verb (used with object)

1. to copy with the hectograph.

hectograph British  

/ -ˌɡræf, ˌhɛktəʊˈɡræfɪk, ˈhɛktəʊˌɡrɑːf, hɛkˈtɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. Also called: copygraph.  a process for copying type or manuscript from a glycerine-coated gelatine master to which the original has been transferred

2. a machine using this process

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Other Word Forms

• hectographic adjective
• hectographically adverb
• hectography noun

Etymology

Origin of hectograph

First recorded in 1875–80; hecto- + -graph

Example Sentences

The teacher of Confucius was folding and unfolding the hectograph sheet.

From Botchan (Master Darling) by Morri, Yasotaro

This was carefully printed by hand and then duplicated on the hectograph and issued in lots of twenty-five copies.

From Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 by Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips)

When sufficient copies have been made, wash the hectograph with a wet cloth before putting it away.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools by Ontario. Ministry of Education

The hectograph is a device for making copies of written work.

From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools by Ontario. Ministry of Education

This makes it possible to place another original on the pad immediately without waiting for the ink to vanish by chemical action as in the original hectograph.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.