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linotype

/lˈɪnoʊtˌaɪp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.35 in modern English

Syllables
lino-type
IPA
/lˈɪnoʊtˌaɪp/
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.

noun

The slug produced by such a machine, or matter composed in such lines.

verb

To prepare (printed matter) using a linotype machine.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of linotype.

verb

Alternative letter-case form of linotype.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Genericized trademark; presumably from line + -o- + type.

Inflected Forms

linotypes (plural) linotypes (present, singular) linotyping (participle, present) linotyped (participle, past) linotyped (past)

Derived Forms

linotyper linotypist

Synonyms

linotype machine

Questions

How do you pronounce linotype?
The recorded pronunciation is /lˈɪnoʊtˌaɪp/.
What does linotype mean?
A form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.
Where does linotype come from?
Genericized trademark; presumably from line + -o- + type.

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