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| blueprint |
a print of a drawing that shows a building plan. Blueprints usually have white lines on a blue background. [1/2 definitions] |
| capitalize |
to write or print (something) using capital letters or using a capital letter as the first letter. |
| date1 |
to write or print the date on. [1/6 definitions] |
| dialog box |
A dialog box is a window that appears in a computer program to ask for information from the person using the computer. When you want to print a document, for example, a dialog box appears and asks you how many copies you want. |
| engrave |
to use an engraved surface to print. [1/2 definitions] |
| etching |
a print made by using an etched metal plate. |
| footprint |
a mark pressed by a foot onto a surface, such as a step in wet sand or a print left by a muddy shoe. |
| ink |
a liquid or paste, usually black or colored, that is used to write or print. [1/2 definitions] |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| print |
When you print something, you put words and pictures on paper using a machine and ink. [7/8 definitions] |
| printing press |
A printing press is a large machine for printing letters or images on paper. A printing press uses ink, and the machine can print quickly. Printing presses are used to print things like books and newspapers in large amounts. |
| run |
to print in a publication for advertising. [1/30 definitions] |
| typewriter |
a machine that produces type similar to that of print. Keys are pressed with the fingers to activate letters, numbers, or characters. |
| volume |
a collection of pages of writing or print bound together; book. [1/5 definitions] |
| word processor |
a computer or a computer program that can be used to write, change, print, and save text that one writes. |
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