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Definition
Movable type; blocks of characters used for printing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to individual characters used in movable type printing rather than modern digital fonts. It is almost exclusively encountered in historical or technical contexts regarding the evolution of printing technology. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless discussing museums or history.
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These movable types were used for printing in the past.
Do you know how movable type is arranged for printing?
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Common phrases
movable type printing
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