Definition

Relating to a printing process that uses individual sheets of paper instead of rolls.

Example

The sheetfed printer produces high-quality images on separate sheets of paper.

Conversation

Have you seen the new printer at work?

Yeah, I heard it's a sheetfed model, right?

Exactly! It can handle a lot more pages at once.

That sounds really efficient for our printing needs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sheetfed → It is formed from "sheet" (from Old English "sceat", meaning a piece of material or a layer) and "fed" (from Old English "fēdan", meaning to supply or provide). The term "sheetfed" refers to a printing process where sheets of paper are supplied to the printing machine.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sheet' as a piece of material being 'supplied' — that's why 'sheetfed' describes a process where sheets of paper are provided for printing.

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