society > communication > printing > preparatory processes > composing > compose [verb (transitive)] > adjust to type-height (3)
Printing. To place paper or cardboard under (type, etc.) in order to raise to the required level for printing.
transitive. Printing. = overlay, v. 2c. Now rare.
Printing. transitive and intransitive. To apply an overlay to (the impression-surface of a printing press). Cf. overlay, n. 1b.