printing press

Noun
  1. A machine used for printing (synset 104006669)
    is a type of: machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
    subtypes:
    • cylinder press, flatbed press - a printing press where the type is carried on a flat bed under a cylinder that holds paper and rolls over the type
    • rotary press - a printing press for printing from a revolving cylinder
    • standing press - a large printing press that exerts pressure vertically
    has: bed - the flat surface of a printing press on which the type form is laid in the last stage of producing a newspaper or magazine or book etc.
    same as: press

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