Pressings: meaning, definitions and examples
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pressings
[ หprษsษชลz ]
in music industry
The act of producing vinyl records by using a hydraulic press to mold the vinyl into the desired shape and size. This process is crucial for creating high-quality records with minimal defects.
Synonyms
record pressing, vinyl pressing
Examples of usage
- The pressings of the new album were delayed due to technical issues.
- The band decided to go with a limited edition pressing for their latest release.
in clothing industry
The process of applying pressure and heat to fabric or garments to create a specific design or texture. Pressings are commonly used in tailoring to give clothes a crisp and neat appearance.
Synonyms
fabric pressing, ironing
Examples of usage
- The tailor did a perfect pressing on the suit jacket.
- She used a steam iron for the pressings on the silk blouse.
Translations
Translations of the word "pressings" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pressรตes
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฌเคพเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Drรผcke
๐ฎ๐ฉ tekanan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะธัะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ naciski
๐ฏ๐ต ๅงๅ
๐ซ๐ท pressions
๐ช๐ธ presiones
๐น๐ท baskฤฑlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุบูุท
๐จ๐ฟ tlaky
๐ธ๐ฐ tlaky
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ pritiski
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrรฝstingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัััะผะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษzyiqlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ presiones
Word origin
The term 'pressings' originated from the verb 'press', which has been used since the 14th century to describe the action of applying pressure. In the context of vinyl records, the term gained popularity in the mid-20th century with the rise of the music industry. In the clothing industry, pressings have been a common practice in tailoring for centuries, dating back to the times of hand-sewn garments.
See also: depress, express, impress, oppress, press, pressing, pressingly, pressure, pressuring, repress, repressed.