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composing stick
com·pos·ing stick (kəm-pō′sĭng)n. A small shallow tray, usually metal and with an adjustable end, in which type is set by hand. Also called job stick.composing stick n (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) printing a metal holder of adjustable width in which a compositor sets a line of type at a time by hand; now rarely used compos′ing stick` n. a portable, adjustable, usu. metal tray that the compositor holds in one hand while placing in it type gathered with the other hand. [1670–80] composing stick
composing stick[kəm′pōz·iŋ ‚stik] (graphic arts) A tool designed for holding type which is being assembled and justified. |