1. the process of reproducing documents using a cyclostyle machine, a duplicating device that uses a stencil and rotating drum
Usage: dated; chiefly British

1. to reproduce or print (a document) using a cyclostyle machine
Usage: dated; chiefly British

Examples

• Before photocopiers became common, schools relied on cyclostyling to produce handouts for students.
• The office manager was cyclostyling the weekly newsletter when the machine jammed.
• Cyclostyling was an economical way to make multiple copies of documents in the mid-20th century.
• The teacher spent an hour cyclostyling exam papers for all her classes.
• Many small organizations used cyclostyling equipment to distribute newsletters and announcements.