Meaning of the word Linotype in English

What does Linotype mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

Linotype

US /ˈlaɪ.nə.taɪp/
UK /ˈlaɪ.nə.taɪp/
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Trademark

a line-casting machine used in printing that casts an entire line of type as a single metal slug

Example:
The invention of the Linotype machine revolutionized the newspaper industry.
Old printing shops used to be filled with the sound of the Linotype.