"linecasting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: line + casting Etymology templates: {{compound|en|line|casting}} line + casting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} linecasting (uncountable)
  1. (printing) The use of a linecaster to cast entire lines of type in metal slugs. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Printing
    Sense id: en-linecasting-en-noun-yCmYYl-V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: media, printing, publishing

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