verb
definition
To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
definition
(scholastic) To earn a varsity letter (award).
noun
definition
Written, especially printed, text.
Examples of lettering in a Sentence
The nomenclature or " lettering " of maps is a subject deserving special attention.
A copper plate having been coated with wax, outline and ornament are cut into the wax, the lettering is impressed with type, and the intaglio thus produced is electrotyped.
I chose silver for the lettering.
There are five classes; the badge is a silver sun of seven clustered rays, with crescent and star between each cluster; on a gold centre is the sultan's name in black Turkish lettering, surrounded by a red fillet inscribed with the words Zeal, Devotion, Loyalty; it is suspended from a red crescent and star; the ribbon is red with green borders.
The name of the studio appeared on the front in gold lettering.
The hardback book itself is finished with a plain cover with simple gold lettering on its spine.
The transfer lettering can be used instead of a pen to give your details a computer printed look.
Eventually these were replaced by the post 1936 smaller 4 " style lettering in the bottom right hand corner.
Yet Holland states his case remarkably well, albeit in twelve foot neon lettering.
Like all the 2001 translocated ospreys, the Rutland chick was fitted with a red ring with white lettering on its right leg.
Each copy is housed in a black slipcase, again with gilt lettering to the front, stating ' Limited Edition.
The difference in scale of the lettering make a secure judgment difficult, but PH 34 may be the work of the same stonecutter.
Pre-war types also had small circular reflectors incorporated within their lettering.
Banners Banners supplied with designs applied either by signwriting, vinyl lettering, screen or digital printing.
With a large variety of spelling and written translation from standard Japanese lettering, the top boy and girl names have an assortment of ways to be displayed.
Hobby stores often sell large letter stencils for the wall, and for those who aren't inclined to be crafty, vinyl lettering can be custom made for a reasonable price.
While not everyone can pipe gorgeous trim on a cake and write a message in elegant lettering, there are some do-it-yourself baby shower cake ideas that look both sophisticated and professional.
You may be getting what you think is a good deal because the lettering on the DVDs are written in another language, like Chinese.
Office supply companies will produce cards with raised lettering called Thermography.
As the 2012 Summer Olympic games begin, you may want to show support of your country by wearing clothing and accessories that sport your country's logo or lettering.
It features Team USA lettering on the front and the team logo printed on the sleeve.
It has USA and London lettering on the front and is lined with soft fleece for warmth and comfort.
These books are engaging because they are funny but more so because they are written using pictograms, and unique lettering interspersed between the chapters.
The distinctive Energy Star label is a blue square with white lettering.
Vinyl wall art or wall stickers from stores like Wall Sayings Vinyl Lettering or Right on the Walls are perfect for the laundry room.
The image in the card may be animated, or the lettering may float about and flash different sayings.
Hearts, flowers, and chipboard quotes written in script lettering are easy to find wherever scrapbooking supplies are sold.
Use your title as a place to experiment with hand lettering, especially if you normally type your scrapbook journaling.
Use kanji lettering to start your journal entries on each page.
White candy wedding conversation hearts with red lettering spell love year round.
Have your names and wedding dates embossed on the outside, or don't have any lettering at all.
On an invitation, this means that portions of the lettering or design look and feels higher than the paper itself when you run your fingers across it.
You could also use stencil lettering to write your names or monogram.
Thermography makes any lettering on your wedding stationary raised, similar to how it would be if it were engraved.
Engraved invitations are achieved by pressing a block through the back of an invitation to create raised lettering.
Thermography is substantially faster than other techniques used to achieve raised lettering such as engraving or lithography.
This creates a truly coordinated wedding.Women's tees sometimes use rhinestone studs or sequins to spell out the lettering or make a graphic, like a martini glass.
Add large over the hill lettering and car, downhill skier or fondant figure rolling down the hill.
Finish off by using a tube of icing you can buy at the grocery store to write in your lettering.
I would advise a plain piping tip about 1/8 inch wide for lettering, a star tip for borders, a leaf tip for making leaves, and a rose tip for making flowers.
In general, Gymboree retail price tags are white or pink lettering, or the tag may red.
On the other hand, outlet price tags are typically white with orange-yellow lettering.
The logos and lettering are screened on.
Choose your lettering in black, blue or pink enamel, or go with raised lettering instead.
These same abrasives can also scratch enamel lettering and accents, so it's a better idea to avoid toothpaste altogether.
Hawaii fashion gold jewelry is gold jewelry with black enamel lettering or designs.
Debossed - The design and lettering are imprinted and recessed in the silicone.
Color filled debossed - The recessed design and lettering are colored filled in a contrasting color.
Embossed - The design and lettering are raised on the wristband.
Printed - The wristband is screen printed with the design and lettering.