flat-bed press
noun
Words nearby flat-bed press
Definition for flat-bed press (2 of 2)
cylinder press
noun
a printing press in which a flat bed holding the printing form moves against a rotating cylinder that carries the paper.
Also called
flat-bed press.
Compare
rotary press.
Origin of cylinder press
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
British Dictionary definitions for flat-bed press (1 of 2)
flat-bed press
noun
a printing machine on which the type forme is carried on a flat bed under a revolving paper-bearing cylinder
Also called: cylinder press