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An object or item with a tapering tip. Printing. One of a number of pins fixed on the tympan of a press to hold and locate the sheet (esp. so as to…
a very fine, sharp point (see quot. 1888).
any of a number of pins fixed to the tympan of a printing press which hold and locate a sheet to ensure accurate alignment; = point, n.1 21f.