Pressings: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is often used to refer to the general process or result of producing something under pressure, commonly in manufacturing.

• The company specializes in metal pressings for the automotive industry.
• We have high-quality pressings of various household items.

This term is also specific to the music industry and is used to describe the actual creation of vinyl records.

• I ordered a limited edition vinyl pressing of my favorite album.
• Vinyl pressings often provide a warmer sound compared to digital formats.

This phrase is specifically used in the music industry to describe the process of creating vinyl records from a master recording.

• The band's new album is now available in record pressing.
• Record pressing plants have become crucial to the revival of vinyl records.

Repetition of 'pressings' may suggest a typo or duplication. If used, it refers to the same context of applying pressure, similar to the first entry.

• The term was repeated in the list and thus shares the same context and examples as the initial 'pressings'.

This common household term refers to the act of using a heated iron to remove wrinkles from clothes or other fabrics. It's mainly used in everyday conversations about laundry and garment care.

• I need to do some ironing before the meeting to make sure my shirt looks neat.
• Ironing can be a relaxing activity for some people, but a chore for others.

This term is specific to the context of textiles and garment making. It refers to the process of using heat and pressure to smooth out wrinkles in fabric or to give it shape, often done with a press or iron.

• Before sewing the quilt, make sure each piece undergoes fabric pressing for neat seams.
• The tailor offered fabric pressing to ensure the newly made suit looked perfect.