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

Every library should have one, though it is only a home-made affair, manufactured on a typewriter or a hectograph.

From Sunday-School Success A Book of Practical Methods for Sunday-School Teachers and Officers by Wells, Amos R.

The principal said that the absentee may appear shortly, and untied a package he had before him, taking out some hectograph sheets and began reading them.

From Botchan (Master Darling) by Morri, Yasotaro

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

From Botchan (Master Darling) by Morri, Yasotaro

The original copy is written with a copying pencil or typewritten through a hectograph ribbon.

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

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