noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Written text, especially when printed. countable, uncountable

   "The lettering on the sign made it clear that intruders were unwelcome."

2. 2
   letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something wordnet
3. 3
   Designed text. countable, uncountable

   "The lettering on the sign was very tidy."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of letter form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

inscriptionblock letterbold handbook handchancery handcopperplate hand

Example

More examples

"The sun had faded the lettering on the sign."

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