linecasting

linecasting or line-cast·ing [lahyn-kas-ting, -kah-sting] Word Origin noun Printing.

1. the casting of an entire line of type in a slug.

Origin of linecasting First recorded in 1910–15 Related formsline·cast·er, line caster, noun British Dictionary definitions for linecaster linecaster noun

1. a typesetting machine that casts metal type in lines