Bendays

/ˈbɛndeɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of benday; multiple applications of the Ben Day printing technique, or the patterns/dots created by the technique.

Etymology

Standard English plural formed by adding '-s' to 'benday.' Used in technical contexts when discussing multiple screens, patterns, or implementations.

Kelly Says

Master comic book letterers would mix multiple bendays in precise sequences—it was like conducting an optical symphony where dots had to be perfectly positioned!

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