/ˈlɪnəˌtaɪp/ (LIN-uh-typ)

Definitions

1. noun

A machine that casts lines of metal type at once, used for setting type in printing

“The newspaper office used a linotype machine to set the type for the morning edition.”

2. noun

A line of metal type cast at once by a linotype machine

“The linotype was set in the composing room and then sent to the press.”