a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal
"The printer marveled at how quickly the old linotype operator could cast an entire page in just a few seconds."
A form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.
"The old newspaper printer still relied on his linotype to cast entire lines of text in a single sweep rather than typing each letter individually."
To prepare (printed matter) using a linotype machine.
"The old newspaper editor insisted that all headlines be prepared using a linotype to ensure crisp, uniform type."