typeform
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edittypeform (plural typeforms)
- (printing, historical) The part of a printing press which holds the type, and against which the platen is pressed.
- 1987, Robert Woods, Printing and Production for Promotional Materials, page 36:
- Once these important ingredients were ready, ink was spread over the raised letters of the typeform. The flat surface, called a platen, was then slowly lowered, pressing well-moistened paper against the relief surface.