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Lapidary
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edelsteenslijper, lapidair
a person who specializes in the art and craft of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones, minerals, and rocks into decorative objects
Voorbeelden
The lapidary carefully examined the rough gemstone, envisioning how it could be transformed into a dazzling piece of jewelry.
De edelsteenslijper onderzocht het ruwe edelsteen zorgvuldig en stelde zich voor hoe het in een schitterend sieraad kon worden veranderd.
The lapidary displayed his latest creations at the gem and mineral show, drawing admiration from fellow enthusiasts and collectors.
De edelsteenslijper toonde zijn nieuwste creaties op de edelsteen- en mineralenshow, wat bewondering opwekte bij mede-enthousiastelingen en verzamelaars.
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the art or craft of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones, minerals, or rocks into decorative or ornamental objects
Voorbeelden
She studied lapidary to create custom gemstone jewelry.
Modern lapidary uses both hand tools and precision machinery.
lapidary
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of or relating to the cutting, shaping, or polishing of gemstones or minerals
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He studied lapidary methods to create perfectly faceted diamonds.
Museum artifacts included lapidary tools used in antiquity.
