printing press

/ˌprɪntɪŋ ˈprɛs/

/ˈprɪntɪŋ prɛs/

Other forms: printing presses

Definitions of printing press

1. noun

   a machine used for printing
   synonyms: press

   types:

   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

   type of:

   machine

   any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks