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line engraving

line engraving
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /laɪn ɪnˈɡreɪ.vɪŋ/
    • /laɪn ɪnˈɡreɪ.vɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /laɪn ɪnˈɡreɪ.vɪŋ/

Definitions of line engraving words

  • noun line engraving a technique of engraving in which all effects are produced by variations in the width and density of lines incised with a burin. 1
  • noun line engraving a metal plate so engraved. 1
  • noun line engraving a print or picture made from it. 1
  • noun line engraving Engraving in which the effects are produced by lines of different width and closeness, cut with the burin upon copper or similar material; also, a plate so engraved. 0
  • noun line engraving A picture produced by printing from such an engraving. 0
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Origin of line engraving

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10

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Parts of speech for Line engraving

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Line engraving

line engraving popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

line engraving usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for line engraving

noun line engraving

  • line cut — an engraving consisting only of lines or areas that are solid black or white. Compare halftone (def 2).
Just one Synonym for line engraving

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