What does "benday" mean?

To use the Ben Day printing and photoengraving technique.

What is a synonym for "benday"?

Common synonyms include: ben-day dots, dot pattern, dot shading, halftone pattern.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To use the Ben Day printing and photoengraving technique. archaic
"The artist then proceeds to work on the dyed print, performing any ruling, bendaying, lettering or whatever art work is necessary."
2
reproduce by the Benday process wordnet

"The artist then proceeds to work on the dyed print, performing any ruling, bendaying, lettering or whatever art work is necessary."

From Ben Day.