Letterboard

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003307",
  "term": "Letterboard",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A flat, shallow wooden tray or board, sometimes with a raised edge, used in a composing room for the temporary storage of composed metal type. After type is set, it is transferred from the composing stick to a galley and then may be moved to a letterboard to await imposition or distribution. These boards are stored in racks or cabinets, keeping the type forms organized and protected from damage.",
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Letterboard",
    "es": "tablero de letras",
    "fr": "platine"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/letterboard/"
}