type-high

[ tahyp-hahy ]

adjective

, Printing.

1. of a height equal to the distance from the foot to the face of a type: 0.918 inch (23.3 millimeters).

type-high

adjective

1. having the height of a piece of type, standardized as 0.918 inches

Word History and Origins

Origin of type-high¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Type-high—Of the standard height of type; said of an electrotype or engraving that is the right height to accompany type.

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After the stereotype is cast it is flattened, rough shaved, smooth shaved, bevelled or blocked on wood; the wood base trimmed and then planed type-high for printing press use.

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This copper deposit, or shell, was then tinned on the back, backed up with lead, mounted on wood, and trimmed type-high.

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For this reason it is necessary that the advertising-plate or dealers cut which you furnish to them should be mounted type-high.

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An adjective and a noun; fire-new, type-high.

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