handpresses
/ˈhændprɛsɪz/
noun
- Plural of handpress; a small printing press operated by hand, or a device that uses hand pressure to shape, stamp, or compress materials.
- The museum displayed several antique handpresses used for printing books.
- Artists still use handpresses to create limited-edition prints.
- The workshop had handpresses for embossing leather and paper.
verb
- Third person singular present of handpress; to press or compress something by hand.
- She handpresses the tofu to remove excess water before cooking.
- He handpresses each flower petal to make a botanical print.
- The artisan handpresses the clay into the mold to form the tiles.