Swahili
kishikizo
kee-shee-KEE-zoh
How to say it
Swahilikishikizokee-shee-KEE-zohsoon
Englishprinter's formsoon
Frenchforme d'imprimeriesoon
Meaning
a frame or form used by a printer to hold type in place for printing.
Good to know
Dated printing-trade term.
Examples
- Mchapishaji aliweka herufi kwenye kishikizo.The printer arranged the letters in the printing form.
- Kishikizo cha zamani kilitumika kabla ya mashine za kisasa.The old-style printing form was used before modern machines.
- Fundi alisafisha kishikizo baada ya kazi.The technician cleaned the printing form after work.
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