Antonyms for lettering

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : let-er-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛt ər ɪŋ

Definition of lettering

Origin : 1640s, "act of writing;" 1811 as "act of putting letters on something," verbal noun from letter (v.).

As in inscription : noun message
As in print : noun publication; something impressed
As in marking : noun making a mark upon
As in block letter : noun capital letter
As in mark : verb blemish, stain
As in print : verb produce writing, impression; reproduce
As in stamp : verb imprint; press mark on
As in write : verb put language down on paper

Example sentences :

He assumes that the lettering which borders the bodice in this drawing—ALS.
Extract from : « Holbein » by Beatrice Fortescue

Vera did that lettering on one of her sheets in about five minutes.
Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester

A word should never be divided or hyphenated in lettering, when it can be avoided.
Extract from : « A Book for All Readers » by Ainsworth Rand Spofford

There was lettering, too, upon the undermost side when the man turned it over.
Extract from : « Brother Copas » by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

Much to his satisfaction, he saw that there was some lettering on the back of the sign.
Extract from : « Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" » by An Old Scout

A practical purpose to which lettering is often put is the marking of linen.
Extract from : « Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving » by Grace Christie

One sort has in place of the Greek lettering an Aramean inscription.
Extract from : « The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 » by Various

As to paper, Bristol-board has the best smooth surface for lettering.
Extract from : « Letters and Lettering » by Frank Chouteau Brown

As he turned it over in his hand he observed some lettering on the underside.
Extract from : « The Hand in the Dark » by Arthur J. Rees

The lettering on the glass simply said: Conference Room A-6.
Extract from : « Damned If You Don't » by Gordon Randall Garrett

Synonyms for lettering

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