linotype
A typesetting machine that casts an entire line of
type in one slug. The machine holds a number of
single matrices in a magazine, which are released
as the keyboard is operated, and are assembled in
proper sequence with appropriate spaces separating
the words. The spaces justify the completed line
as it is brought to the orifice of a mold, where
it is cast as a single type-high slug. Linotype is
one of the typecasting machines used by library
binders. The linotype machine was invented by
Ottmar Mergenthaler and has been in use since
1890. See also: MONOTYPE . (156 , 316 )
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