presswork en · NOUN
Etymology
From press + -work.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The operation of a printing press.
- (countable, uncountable) Printed material.
- (countable, uncountable) The act or process of pressing or drawing with dies or presses; or the product of such work.
- (countable, qualifier:cabinet-making, uncountable) Work consisting of a series of cross-grained veneers united by glue, heat, and pressure.
- (countable, uncountable) Pottery produced by pressing clay into moulds.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pressworks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |