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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Presswork \Press"work`\, n.
   1. The art of printing from the surface of type, plates, or
      engravings in relief, by means of a press; the work so
      done. --MacKellar.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Work done on or by a press.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

   3. (Metal Work) Act or process of pressing or drawing with
      dies or presses; also, the product of such work.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

   4. (Cabinetmaking) Work consisting of a series of
      cross-grained veneers united by glue, heat, and pressure.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

   5. Pottery produced by pressing clay into molds.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

   6. Usually Press work. The work of a press agent. [Chiefly
      Theat. Cant]
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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