Press"work` (?), n. 1.
Work done on or by a press.
2. (Metal Work) Act or process of
pressing or drawing with dies or presses; also, the product of such
work.
3. (Cabinetmaking) Work consisting of
a series of cross-grained veneers united by glue, heat, and
pressure.
4. Pottery produced by pressing clay into
molds.
5. Usually Press work. The work of a
press agent. [Chiefly Theat. Cant]
Press"work` (?), n. The art of
printing from the surface of type, plates, or engravings in relief, by
means of a press; the work so done. MacKellar.
Press"work` (?), n. 1.
Work done on or by a press.
2. (Metal Work) Act or process of
pressing or drawing with dies or presses; also, the product of such
work.
3. (Cabinetmaking) Work consisting of
a series of cross-grained veneers united by glue, heat, and
pressure.
4. Pottery produced by pressing clay into
molds.
5. Usually Press work. The work of a
press agent. [Chiefly Theat. Cant]