Dictionary (n.) A cutting or engraving; a figure cut into something, as a gem, so as to make a design depressed below the surface of the material; hence, anything so carved or impressed, as a gem, matrix, etc.; -- opposed to cameo. Also used adjectively.Thesaurus anaglyph aquatint bas-relief boss burin cameo cameo glass cast cavo-rilievo cerography chalcography crayon engraving cribbling cut glass die drypoint embossment engraving tool etching etching ball etching ground etching needle etching point form glyph glyptograph graver high relief intaglio rilevato intaglio rilievo last low relief mask matrix medal medallion metal cut mezzotint mint mold needle negative photoengraving plaquette plate engraving point punch pyrogravure relief relief method relievo rocker scorper sculptured glass seal shoe last stamp steel engraving style template wood engraving woodburning woodcut zincography |