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- [1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
composing \compos"ing\, a.
1. tending to compose or soothe.
1913 webster
2. pertaining to, or used in, composition.
1913 webster
composing frame print., a stand for holding cases of type
when in use.
composing rule print., a thin slip of brass or steel,
against which the type is arranged in a composing stick,
or by the aid of which stickfuls or handfuls or type are
lifted; -- called also setting rule.
composing stick print., an instrument usually of metal,
which the compositor holds in his left hand, and in which
he arranges the type in words and lines. it has one open
side, and one adjustable end by means of which the length
of the lines, and consequently the width of the page or
column, may be determined.
1913 webster
see also:
composing frame composing rule setting rule composing stick
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Composing, definition of term: Composing
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Stick, definition of term: Stick
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Stick Out, definition of term: Stick Out
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Size Stick, definition of term: Size Stick
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Fish Stick, definition of term: Fish Stick
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Joy Stick, definition of term: Joy Stick
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