presswork

/ˈprɛswɜːrks/

Definitions

1. noun

work done by hand or by machine on metals, especially in shaping or forming them into desired shapes

“The metalworker’s skills were evident in the intricate presswork on the car’s engine”

2. noun

work done by a printing press, especially in printing or reproducing images or text

“The presswork on the magazine’s cover was of exceptional quality”

Synonyms

  • metalwork
  • printwork

Antonyms

  • handiwork
  • manual labor