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type-high
[tahyp-hahy]
adjective
of a height equal to the distance from the foot to the face of a type: 0.918 inch (23.3 millimeters).
type-high
adjective
having the height of a piece of type, standardized as 0.918 inches
Word History and Origins
Origin of type-high1
Example Sentences
Type-high—Of the standard height of type; said of an electrotype or engraving that is the right height to accompany type.
After the stereotype is cast it is flattened, rough shaved, smooth shaved, bevelled or blocked on wood; the wood base trimmed and then planed type-high for printing press use.
This copper deposit, or shell, was then tinned on the back, backed up with lead, mounted on wood, and trimmed type-high.
For this reason it is necessary that the advertising-plate or dealers cut which you furnish to them should be mounted type-high.
An adjective and a noun; fire-new, type-high.
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