Definition of Hotpress

1. v. t. To apply heat to, in conjunction with mechanical pressure, for the purpose of giving a smooth and glossy surface, or to express oil, etc.; as, to hotpress paper, linen, etc.

Definition of Hotpress

1. Verb. to apply both heat and mechanical pressure to something, especially as part of a laundry process ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hotpress

1. to subject to heat and pressure [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Hotpress

1. To apply to, in conjunction with mechanical pressure, for the purpose of giving a smooth and glosay surface, or to express oil, etc.; as, to hotpress paper, linen, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hotpress

hotlist
hotlisted
hotlisting
hotlists
hotly
hotmelt
hotmelts
hotness
hotnesses
hotpanted
hotpants
hotplate
hotplates
hotpot
hotpots
hotpress (current term)
hotpressed
hotpresser
hotpressers
hotpresses
hotpressing
hotrod
hotrodder
hotrodders
hotrods
hots
hotshot
hotshots
hotspot
hotspots

Literary usage of Hotpress

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1822)
"The " Narrative" of Captain Franklin will do very well in hotpress- ed, to a moderate extent. The second series of D'Israeli's Curiosities, if it be as good ..."

2. The London Magazine by John Scott, John Taylor (1826)
"... and in order that his mind, his pocket, and the world may be all simultaneously benefitted, ho commits the result of his labours to hotpress ..."

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