movable-type printing plate; book printed with movable type
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
a printing plate composed of movable type; typeset
formalRefers to the physical plate used in traditional movable-type printing. It's a technical term related to printing history.
The craftsmen skillfully arranged the movable-type printing plate.
The museum houses a Ming Dynasty bronze movable-type plate.
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Before printing, one must carefully check the typeset for any incorrect characters.
noun
a book printed using movable type
formalRefers to the physical book product, not the printing plate itself. Emphasizes the method of production.
This Song Dynasty book printed with movable type is an extremely precious cultural relic.
Compared to later lead-type printed books, early woodblock movable-type books are more rustic and simple.
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The special collections department of the library has several Ming Dynasty books printed with movable type.