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

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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

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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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