lying presses
- Scope note
- Horizontal presses consisting of two parallel cheeks, or beams, that are tightened and loosened by a large screw near each end; may have a groove in which the plough runs. Used to hold a book during bookbinding operations such as backing, gilding, or ploughing.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024