单词 | Multigraph |
释义 | Multigraph|ˈmʌltɪgrɑːf, -æ-| Also multigraph. [f. multi- + -graph.] The proprietary name of a small printing machine which uses specially cast type fitted in to grooves on a rotating cylinder. Also attrib. So ˈmultigraphed ppl. a., printed by a machine of this type.
1905Typewriter Trade Jrnl. Jan. 17/1 Those who were not able to attend the recent show at Madison Square Garden, missed the opportunity of seeing the ‘Multigraph’, a machine for producing multiple copies of typewritten work. 1908Busy Man's Mag. May 154/1 The multigraph operated by an office boy or girl really typewrites letters individually, but does it at a speed of 2,000 letters per hour. 1921Glasgow Herald 12 Apr. 5 The Gammeter Multigraph, shown by the International Multigraph Co...is an office machine capable of turning out actual printing at over 4000 impressions per hour. 1925Daily Tel. 13 May 20/5 (Advt.), Experienced multigraph operator and stationery buyer required by City firm. 1936Brit. Birds XXX. 32 Explanatory text..is supplied in a multigraphed brochure. 1967Karch & Buber Offset Processes 546 Multigraph—A duplicator which prints from specially cast type. |

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