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Cut :: Cut (n.) An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving; as, a book illustrated with fine cuts..

Engravement :: Engravement (n.) Engraved work.

Inscription :: Inscription (n.) That which is inscribed; something written or engraved; especially, a word or words written or engraved on a solid substance for preservation or public inspection; as, inscriptions on monuments, pillars, coins, medals, etc..

Block :: Block (v. t.) A piece of box or other wood for engravers' work.

Copperplate :: Copperplate (n.) A plate of polished copper on which a design or writing is engraved.

Inscribe :: Inscribe (v. t.) To write or engrave; to mark down as something to be read; to imprint.

Polytype :: Polytype (n.) A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc. (see citation); as, a polytype in relief..

Repeat :: Repeat (n.) That which is repeated; as, the repeat of a pattern; that is, the repetition of the engraved figure on a roller by which an impression is produced (as in calico printing, etc.)..

Cipher :: Cipher (n.) A combination or interweaving of letters, as the initials of a name; a device; a monogram; as, a painter's cipher, an engraver's cipher, etc. The cut represents the initials N. W..

Engravement :: Engravement (n.) Engraving.

Lithoglypher :: Lithoglypher (n.) One who curs or engraves precious stones.

Burin :: Burin (n.) The cutting tool of an engraver on metal, used in line engraving. It is made of tempered steel, one end being ground off obliquely so as to produce a sharp point, and the other end inserted in a handle; a graver; also, the similarly shaped tool used by workers in marble..

Stipple :: Stipple (v. t.) To engrave by means of dots, in distinction from engraving in lines..

Superscription :: Superscription (n.) That which is written or engraved on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, or the like..

Talisman :: Talisman (n.) A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign, constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone, or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to receive its influence..

Score :: Score (v. t.) To engrave, as upon a shield..

Write :: Write (v. t.) To impress durably; to imprint; to engrave; as, truth written on the heart..

Celature :: Celature (n.) That which is engraved.

Zincographer :: Zincographer (n.) An engraver on zinc.

Engraving :: Engraving (n.) An impression from an engraved plate, block of wood, or other material; a print..

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