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V :: V () V, the twenty-second letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant. V and U are only varieties of the same character, U being the cursive form, while V is better adapted for engraving, as in stone. The two letters were formerly used indiscriminately, and till a comparatively recent date words containing them were often classed together in dictionaries and other books of reference (see U). The letter V is from the Latin alphabet, where it was used both as a consonant (about like Engli

Carve :: Carve (v. t.) To make or shape by cutting, sculpturing, or engraving; to form; as, to carve a name on a tree..

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A tool used in mezzotint engraving, which, by a rocking motion, raises burrs on the surface of the plate, so preparing the ground..

Transfer :: Transfer (v. t.) To remove from one substance or surface to another; as, to transfer drawings or engravings to a lithographic stone..

Scrimshaw :: Scrimshaw (v. t.) To ornament, as shells, ivory, etc., by engraving, and (usually) rubbing pigments into the incised lines..

Glyptographic :: Glyptographic (a.) Relating to glyptography, or the art of engraving on precious stones..

Lithoglyptics :: Lithoglyptics (n.) The art of cutting and engraving gems.

Trace :: Trace (v. t.) To mark out; to draw or delineate with marks; especially, to copy, as a drawing or engraving, by following the lines and marking them on a sheet superimposed, through which they appear; as, to trace a figure or an outline; a traced drawing..

Ruling :: Ruling (a.) Used in marking or engraving lines; as, a ruling machine or pen..

Presswork :: Presswork (n.) The art of printing from the surface of type, plates, or engravings in relief, by means of a press; the work so done..

Mezzotint :: Mezzotint (n.) A manner of engraving on copper or steel by drawing upon a surface previously roughened, and then removing the roughness in places by scraping, burnishing, etc., so as to produce the requisite light and shade. Also, an engraving so produced..

Hyalography :: Hyalography (n.) Art of writing or engraving on glass.

Dactyliology :: Dactyliology (n.) That branch of archaeology which has to do with gem engraving.

Gravery :: Gravery (n.) The act, process, or art, of graving or carving; engraving..

Execution :: Execution (n.) The act of the mode of performing a work of art, of performing on an instrument, of engraving, etc.; as, the execution of a statue, painting, or piece of music..

Graphoscope :: Graphoscope (n.) An optical instrument for magnifying engravings, photographs, etc., usually having one large lens and two smaller ones..

Scauper :: Scauper (n.) A tool with a semicircular edge, -- used by engravers to clear away the spaces between the lines of an engraving..

Vignette :: Vignette (v. t.) To make, as an engraving or a photograph, with a border or edge insensibly fading away..

Lithoglyph :: Lithoglyph (n.) An engraving on a gem.

Hollow :: Hollow (v. t.) To make hollow, as by digging, cutting, or engraving; to excavate..

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