presswork

[ pres-wurk ]

noun

1. the working working or management of a printing press.
2. the work done by it.

presswork

/ ˈprɛsˌwɜːk /

noun

1. the operation of a printing press
2. the matter printed by a printing press

Word History and Origins

Origin of presswork¹

First recorded in 1765–75; press ¹ + work

Example Sentences

There are, for example, chapters about paper, typography and layout, typesetting and presswork, bindings, endpapers and dust jackets.

From Washington Post

People haven’t been attracted to this book because the presswork is beautiful.

From New York Times

The cost of publishing a book consists of two main items: first, the fixed expense of setting up the type; and, second, the running expenses of presswork, binding, etc., which may be assumed to be proportional to the number of copies.

From Project Gutenberg

In its paper, composition, presswork, illustrations, and binding—it is the perfection of beauty.

From Project Gutenberg

In its paper, composition, presswork, illustrations, and binding—it is the perfection of beauty.

From Project Gutenberg