typesetter's case (Meaning)

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typesetter's case (n)

(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers

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(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers

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The typefoundry's assortment of matrices is neatly arranged in type cases.

The compositor deftly set the handset type, creating precise lines of text.

Proofreaders meticulously examined the galley proofs, checking for errors in typesetting.

The linotype operator used hot metal to cast complete lines of type for printing.