screw press

noun

1. a device for applying pressure by the turning of a threaded shaft.

Word History and Origins

Origin of screw press¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

He uses hypodermic needles to shoot bits of wheat paste into the corners of dog-eared covers to stiffen them, and an old-fashioned screw press to hold pages in place while adhesives dry.

From Seattle Times

He uses hypodermic needles to shoot bits of wheat paste into the corners of dog-eared covers to stiffen them, and an old-fashioned screw press to hold pages in place while adhesives dry.

From New York Times

Tracking down the lead, Maringer soon was in possession of a screw press that weighed more than a ton.

From Washington Times

"In historic printing they used a hand-turned screw press where two moulds were brought together against a round metal planchet. Over time the repeated striking of the moulds meant they lost definition and also slipped a little out of alignment."

From BBC

By the end of the day he had a stack of 100 sheets or so, which he would drain overnight, clamp in a screw press and dry on a wall of steam-heated sheet metal the following day.

From New York Times