English to French Meaning of engraving - gravure

Engraving :

gravure

noun

sculpture, gravure, une inscription, impression, timbre, pulvérisation

adjective

sculpture, gravure

Engraving :: gravureEngravings :: gravures

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Definitions of engraving in English

Noun(1) a print made from an engraving(2) a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved(3) making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them
Verb(1) carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface(2) impress or affect deeply(3) carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block(4) carve or cut a design or letters into

Examples of engraving in English

(1) The gilder perhaps derived this delicate technique, a form of engraving , from Giles's apprenticeship to a jeweller.(2) the quality of his engraving established new standards(3) Artisans then begin the process of engraving on it.(4) The monk reached down, took it out, and peered at the intricate engraving of Chinese characters.(5) There will be demonstrations of glassmaking techniques, including engraving and painting on glass.(6) Alan could make out ornate engraving across the surface and for the first time noticed the small feet that protruded from under the rim.(7) It is similar to the technique of engraving , where a line is cut straight into the metal plate by the engraver.(8) He spent a year studying in Italy before learning engraving in Paris.(9) Take your time don't rush your work - engraving is a time consuming process and some mistakes cannot be undone!(10) Considered as goldsmith's work, the dishes are unremarkable and represent a fairly standard form for the time; it is in their complex and dense engraving that their artistic interest lies.(11) Walking around the back of the island an engraving on the wall of a building intrigued me.(12) The early history of music-printing relates closely to printing in general and to the ancillary arts of engraving , map-making, and die-cutting for coins and medals.(13) Such qualities stood to challenge the kind of collective participation and sectional approach traditional engraving often required.(14) Designs used blown glass techniques with little cutting and engraving but no painting or gilding.(15) In the course of his research, Professor Turner has developed the skill to recognise styles of engraving in the manner of a handwriting expert.(16) the scene is depicted in a contemporary engraving by William Hogarth

Related Phrases of engraving

(1) engrave ::

graver

(2) engraving machine ::

machine à graver

(3) wood engraving ::

Gravure sur bois

Related Phrases of engraving

(1) engrave ::

graver

(2) engraving machine ::

machine à graver

(3) wood engraving ::

Gravure sur bois

Synonyms

Noun

1. etching ::

gravure

Verb

2. carve ::

tailler

3. fix ::

réparer

4. etch ::

graver

5. grave ::

la tombe

Different Forms

engraving, engravings

Word Example from TV Shows

It's even got the Elvish ENGRAVING on it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 17

Examples of engraving from TV Shows

It's even got the Elvish ENGRAVING on it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 17

English to French Dictionary: engraving

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