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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Presswork \Press"work`\, n.
1. The art of printing from the surface of type, plates, or
engravings in relief, by means of a press; the work so
done. --MacKellar.
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2. Work done on or by a press.
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3. (Metal Work) Act or process of pressing or drawing with
dies or presses; also, the product of such work.
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4. (Cabinetmaking) Work consisting of a series of
cross-grained veneers united by glue, heat, and pressure.
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5. Pottery produced by pressing clay into molds.
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6. Usually Press work. The work of a press agent. [Chiefly
Theat. Cant]
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