Glossary G - I

Galley- Galleys are trays upon which type matter is assembled either as it is set by hand or by machine on which it can be proofed or stored

Groove- a channel cut in the base of type, giving it two feet to stand on

Imposition- the arrangement of pages that are to be printed together so that the correct sequence is obtained when the printed sheet is folded

Impression- the pressure applied to a form of type by the cylinder or the platen press