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Engraving
01
gravure, uitsnijding
the art or process of carving an artistic shape or pattern on a hard material
Example
The engraving on the antique pocket watch was so finely detailed that every line and curve seemed to come to life.
De gravure op het antieke zakhorloge was zo fijn gedetailleerd dat elke lijn en curve tot leven leek te komen.
The museum featured a collection of ancient engravings, showcasing the skill and artistry of craftsmen from centuries past.
Het museum toonde een collectie oude gravures, die het vakmanschap en de kunst van ambachtslieden uit eeuwen geleden lieten zien.
02
a block, plate, or other hard surface into which a design has been cut or carved
Example
The artist prepared a copper engraving for the print.
The museum displayed a 17th-century wood engraving.
03
a print produced from an engraved block, plate, or surface
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engrave
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engraving
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