Presswork /(prĕs"wûrk`)/

Press·work

Presswork

n.
  1. The art of printing from the surface of type, plates, or engravings in relief, by means of a press; the work so done.
  2. Work done on or by a press.
  3. Act or process of pressing or drawing with dies or presses; also, the product of such work. (Metal Work)
  4. Work consisting of a series of cross-grained veneers united by glue, heat, and pressure. (Cabinetmaking)
  5. Pottery produced by pressing clay into molds.

Presswork

n.
  1. The work of a press agent. [Chiefly Theat. Cant]