Definitions for linotypeˈlaɪ nəˌtaɪp

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Lin•o•typeˈlaɪ nəˌtaɪp

  1. Trademark. a typesetting machine that casts solid lines of type from brass dies or matrices, selected automatically by a keyboard.

    Category: Printing, Trademark

Princeton's WordNet

  1. Linotype, Linotype machine(noun)

    a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal

Wiktionary

  1. linotype(Noun)

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

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Linotype

    a contrivance for setting and casting words or lines for printing.


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