permanent defect — Any identifying characteristic of a typewriter that cannot be corrected by simply cleaning the typeface or replacing the ribbon. Actually, this term in not absolutely accurate, since all defects in typewriters undergo modification and change… … Forensic science glossary
transitory defect — An identifying typewriter characteristic that can be eliminated by cleaning the machine or replacing the ribbon. Clogged typeface are the most common defects of this class … Forensic science glossary
printing — /prin ting/, n. 1. the art, process, or business of producing books, newspapers, etc., by impression from movable types, plates, etc. 2. the act of a person or thing that prints. 3. words, symbols, etc., in printed form. 4. printed material. 5.… … Universalium
Science and invention in Birmingham — Birmingham is the second largest city in the United Kingdom. It is one of the country s principal industrial centres and has an impressive history of industrial and scientific innovation.16th century1547: Although no record is kept to indicate… … Wikipedia
publishing, history of — Introduction an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. The activity has grown from small beginnings into a vast and complex industry responsible for the… … Universalium
Amelia — may refer to:Given name* Amelia (name), a given name ** Includes a list of people named Amelia urname* Marco Amelia, an Italian football goalkeeperPlaces* Amelia, Italy, a commune in Italy * Amelia, Louisiana, a census designated place in St.… … Wikipedia
nick — Synonyms and related words: Vandyke, appropriate, arrest, ascender, back, bastard type, beard, beat it, belly, bevel, birthmark, black letter, blaze, blaze a trail, blemish, blotch, body, brand, cabbage, cap, capital, case, cast, caste mark,… … Moby Thesaurus