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Engrave :: Engrave (v. t.) To cut in; to make by incision.

Shell :: Shell (n.) An engraved copper roller used in print works.

Siderographical :: Siderographical (a.) Of or pertaining to siderography; executed by engraved plates of steel; as, siderographic art; siderographic impressions..

Chemiglyphic :: Chemiglyphic (a.) Engraved by a voltaic battery.

Point :: Point (n.) An instrument which pricks or pierces, as a sort of needle used by engravers, etchers, lace workers, and others; also, a pointed cutting tool, as a stone cutter's point; -- called also pointer..

Siderography :: Siderography (n.) The art or practice of steel engraving; especially, the process, invented by Perkins, of multiplying facsimiles of an engraved steel plate by first rolling over it, when hardened, a soft steel cylinder, and then rolling the cylinder, when hardened, over a soft steel plate, which thus becomes a facsimile of the original. The process has been superseded by electrotypy..

Cloisonne :: Cloisonne (a.) Inlaid between partitions: -- said of enamel when the lines which divide the different patches of fields are composed of a kind of metal wire secured to the ground; as distinguished from champleve enamel, in which the ground is engraved or scooped out to receive the enamel..

Lapidary :: Lapidary (n.) An artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones..

Repeat :: Repeat (n.) That which is repeated; as, the repeat of a pattern; that is, the repetition of the engraved figure on a roller by which an impression is produced (as in calico printing, etc.)..

Copperplate :: Copperplate (n.) A plate of polished copper on which a design or writing is engraved.

Engraver :: Engraver (n.) One who engraves; a person whose business it is to produce engraved work, especially on metal or wood..

Burin :: Burin (n.) The manner or style of execution of an engraver; as, a soft burin; a brilliant burin..

Engrave :: Engrave (v. t.) To deposit in the grave; to bury.

Engravery :: Engravery (n.) The trade or work of an engraver.

Insculp :: Insculp (v. t.) To engrave; to carve; to sculpture.

Begrave :: Begrave (v. t.) To bury; also, to engrave..

Stipple :: Stipple (v. t.) To engrave by means of dots, in distinction from engraving in lines..

Engraved :: Engraved (p. p.) of Engrav.

Parapegm :: Parapegm (n.) An engraved tablet, usually of brass, set up in a public place..

Pinxit :: Pinxit () A word appended to the artist's name or initials on a painting, or engraved copy of a painting; as, Rubens pinxit, Rubens painted (this)..

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