relief-printing

re·lief-print·ing

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Definitions of relief-printing word

noun relief-printing prominence, distinctness, or vividness due to contrast. 1
noun relief-printing the projection of a figure or part from the ground or plane on which it is formed, as in sculpture or similar work. 1
noun relief-printing a piece or work in such projection. 1
noun relief-printing an apparent projection of parts in a painting, drawing, etc., giving the appearance of the third dimension. 1
noun relief-printing Physical Geography. the differences in elevation and slope between the higher and lower parts of the land surface of a given area. 1
noun relief-printing Also called relief printing. Printing. any printing process, as letterpress or flexography, in which the printing ink is transferred to paper or another printed surface from areas that are higher than the rest of the block. 1

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; < French relief and Italian rilievo; see relief1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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