"punchcutter" meaning in All languages combined

See punchcutter on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: punchcutters [plural]
Etymology: From punch + cutter. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|punch|cutter}} punch + cutter Head templates: {{en-noun}} punchcutter (plural punchcutters)
  1. (typography) Someone who carries out punchcutting; a person who makes punches for type founders. Categories (topical): Typography
    Sense id: en-punchcutter-en-noun-VIgQHWSs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: media, publishing, typography

Inflected forms

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