Cyclostyle

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A circular group of columns without a core.
  2. 2
    a writing implement with a small toothed wheel that cuts small holes in a stencil wordnet
  3. 3
    A device used to make copies of a drawing or writing, via small punctures made in the outline
Verb
  1. 1
    To use such a wheel and puncture device to make copies.
  2. 2
    print with an implement with small toothed wheels that cuts small holes in a stencil wordnet

Etymology

From cyclo- + style (as in stylus). Late 19th century.

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