What is another word for hectograph?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛktəɡɹˌaf] (IPA)

The term hectograph refers to a method of duplicating printed material using a jelly-like substance. However, there are a few alternate terms one can use to refer to this process. One of the most common synonyms is "gelatin duplicator," as the method requires a special type of gelatin to be used. Another common term is "jellygraph," which highlights the jelly-like substance used in the process. Some less common synonyms include "aniline printing," which refers to the type of ink used, and "mimeograph," which is a related process that uses a stencil instead of gelatin. Despite these alternatives, the term "hectograph" is still widely used and understood.

What are the hypernyms for Hectograph?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    duplicating machine, copying equipment, document duplicator, printing device, reproduced print.

What are the hyponyms for Hectograph?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Hectograph

The principal said that the absentee may appear shortly, and untied a package he had before him, taking out some hectograph sheets and began reading them.
"Botchan (Master Darling)"
Mr. Kin-nosuke Natsume, trans. by Yasotaro Morri
The teacher of Confucius was folding and unfolding the hectograph sheet.
"Botchan (Master Darling)"
Mr. Kin-nosuke Natsume, trans. by Yasotaro Morri
And when we are told that they are apt to run too much into grooves and families, it is sufficient to answer that it really does not lie in the mouth of an age which produces grime-novels, problem-novels, and so forth, as if they had been struck off on a hectograph, possessing the not very exalted gift of varying names and places-to reproach any other age on this score.
"The English Novel"
George Saintsbury

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