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CYCLOSTYLE
cyclostyle
(noun) a writing implement with a small toothed wheel that cuts small holes in a stencil
cyclostyle
(verb) print with an implement with small toothed wheels that cuts small holes in a stencil
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cyclostyle (plural cyclostyles)
(architecture) A circular group of columns without a core.
A device used to make copies of a drawing or writing, via small punctures made in the outline
Verb
cyclostyle (third-person singular simple present cyclostyles, present participle cyclostyling, simple past and past participle cyclostyled)
To use such a wheel and puncture device to make copies.
Source: Wiktionary
Cy"clo*style (s"kl-stl), n. Etym: [Cyclo + style.]
Definition: A contrivance for producing manifold copies of writing or drawing. The writing or drawing is done with a style carrying a small wheel at the end which makes minute punctures in the paper, thus converting it into a stencil. Copies are transferred with an inked roller.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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