Printing Techniques

noun a substance used to give color to something

verb to color or change the color of something using dye

• The textile industry uses various types of dye to color fabrics.
• I'm thinking of dyeing my hair a different color for the summer.
• She's really good at dyeing her hair at home, it always looks professionally done.
• His betrayal dyed our friendship a dark shade of mistrust.

verb past tense of emboss, which means to decorate with a raised design or pattern

adjective having a raised design or pattern

• The official document had the company logo embossed on the cover.
• I love how the wedding invitations are embossed with a floral design.
• Check out my new wallet, it's embossed with a cool pattern.
• Her words were embossed in my mind, leaving a lasting impression.

noun a person who engraves, especially as an artistic expression or for commercial purposes

• The engraver meticulously carved intricate designs onto the metal plate.
• My friend's dad is an engraver and he makes really cool personalized gifts.
• I heard that new tattoo artist is a sick engraver with the needle.
• She was an engraver of memories, etching each moment into her heart forever.

verb Enlarged is also a verb that means to make something bigger or increase in size.

adjective Enlarged is an adjective that describes something that has been made larger in size or extent.

• The doctor recommended an enlarged dosage of the medication.
• I saw an enlarged version of the painting at the art gallery.
• I can't believe how much my stomach has enlarged since the holidays.
• His ego has enlarged to the point where he can't see past himself.

noun the laying on of something as a burden or obligation

• The new tax law is seen as an imposition on small businesses.
• I see this new rule as a real imposition on our daily routine.
• Having to work overtime on Fridays is such an imposition.
• The heavy workload felt like an imposition on my work-life balance.

adjective a describing word that modifies a noun by giving more information about its attributes or qualities

• The document was carefully laminated to protect it from water damage.
• I laminated my favorite recipe so it wouldn't get ruined in the kitchen.
• I'm gonna laminate this picture of us so it lasts forever.
• Her smile was like a laminated memory, forever preserved in my mind.

noun a method of printing in which ink is transferred to paper using a raised surface

adjective relating to or produced by the process of letterpress printing

• The invitation was beautifully printed using the letterpress technique.
• I love the vintage look of letterpress stationery.
• Letterpress is making a comeback in the world of hipster design.
• The words were like letterpress on his heart, leaving a lasting impression.

noun a printing process that uses a flat stone or metal plate on which the image areas are worked using a greasy substance to repel ink and the non-image areas are made to be receptive to ink

• Lithography is a printing process that involves using a flat surface to create an image.
• I learned about lithography in my art class - it's a really cool way to make prints.
• Lithography is like magic for creating detailed prints.
• In a way, lithography is like a dance between the ink and the plate, creating beautiful images.

noun a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of an opposite one

verb to counterbalance or compensate for (something)

adjective having a side or part that is set back or displaced from the front or center

adverb in a way that is set off or moved to a side

• The company implemented a carbon offset program to reduce its environmental impact.
• I heard that using recycled materials can help offset the pollution caused by manufacturing.
• Eating a salad for lunch can offset the calories from the burger I had for dinner.
• His charisma offset his lack of experience in the job interview.

verb Offsetting is the present participle form of the verb 'offset', which means to counterbalance or compensate for something.

adjective Offsetting can also be used as an adjective to describe something that counterbalances or compensates for something else.

• The company implemented a strategy of offsetting their carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy projects.
• By recycling and using energy-efficient appliances, we are offsetting our environmental impact.
• I'm offsetting my cheat day by eating a salad for dinner.
• His kindness was like an offsetting force against her anger, calming the situation.

noun the act of piercing or puncturing

• The perforation in the paper was precise and clean.
• I accidentally made a perforation in my notebook while trying to tear out a page.
• I hate when my pencil perforates the paper and leaves a mark.
• The emotional perforation caused by his words was deep and lasting.

noun the process or business of producing books, newspapers, etc. by using machines that print ink onto paper

adjective related to the process of printing

• The company invested in a new high-speed printing press to increase efficiency.
• I need to quickly run to the printing shop to pick up my order.
• I'll just hit print and we'll have the documents ready in no time.
• His words were like printing on my mind, leaving a lasting impression.

noun a thin sheet of cardboard, plastic, or metal with a pattern or letters cut out of it, used to produce the cut design on the surface below by the application of ink or paint through the holes

verb to mark or create a design using a stencil

• The artist used a stencil to create precise shapes in her artwork.
• I found a cool stencil for my DIY project at the craft store.
• I'm going to stencil some graffiti on that wall later.
• His strict upbringing acted as a stencil for his own parenting style.

adjective of extremely high quality or grade; very fine or excellent

• The artist used a superfine brush to create intricate details in the painting.
• I bought a superfine wool sweater for the winter season.
• That car is superfine, I wish I could afford it.
• Her handwriting is so superfine, it looks like calligraphy.

noun a photograph that is transmitted electronically over a wire or cable

• The newspaper received the latest updates through a Wirephoto service.
• Did you see the Wirephoto of the accident in today's paper?
• I'll Wirephoto you the picture so you can see it for yourself.
• Her words were like a Wirephoto, capturing the essence of the moment with clarity.

noun a person or device that produces or uses multiple forms of writing or printing

adjective relating to or involving the use of multiple forms of writing or printing

• The polygraphic analysis of the suspect's statement revealed inconsistencies.
• I heard they did a polygraphic test on him to see if he was lying.
• They hooked him up to a polygraph machine to see if he was telling the truth.
• Her emotions were like a polygraphic chart, constantly shifting and hard to read.

noun a type of ink that is red in color

• The accountant used red ink to mark the errors in the financial report.
• I accidentally spilled red ink on my homework assignment.
• I'm in the red ink after splurging on that new gadget.
• Her words cut through me like red ink on a white canvas.

noun a type of binding where pages are held together by adhesive

adjective describing a type of binding where pages are held together by adhesive

• The report was professionally printed and adhesive-bound for a polished finish.
• I prefer adhesive-bound notebooks because the pages don't fall out as easily.
• I snagged this cool adhesive-bound journal at the store yesterday.
• Their relationship was like an adhesive-bound book, difficult to separate.