Definition of graving

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Graving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Grav.

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Lithoglyph :: Lithoglyph (n.) An engraving on a gem.
Transfer :: Transfer (v. t.) To remove from one substance or surface to another; as, to transfer drawings or engravings to a lithographic stone..
Chalcography :: Chalcography (n.) The act or art of engraving on copper or brass, especially of engraving for printing..
Xylograph :: Xylograph (n.) An engraving on wood, or the impression from such an engraving; a print by xylography..
Engraving :: Engraving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Engrav.
Pointrel :: Pointrel (n.) A graving tool.
Engraving :: Engraving (n.) The act or art of producing upon hard material incised or raised patterns, characters, lines, and the like; especially, the art of producing such lines, etc., in the surface of metal plates or blocks of wood. Engraving is used for the decoration of the surface itself; also, for producing an original, from which a pattern or design may be printed on paper..
Diaglyphtic :: Diaglyphtic (a.) Represented or formed by depressions in the general surface; as, diaglyphic sculpture or engraving; -- opposed to anaglyphic..
Chipping :: Chipping (n.) A chip; a piece separated by a cutting or graving instrument; a fragment.
Graving :: Graving (n.) The act or art of carving figures in hard substances, esp. by incision or in intaglio..
Incuse :: Incuse (v. t.) Cut or stamped in, or hollowed out by engraving..
Or :: Or (n.) Yellow or gold color, -- represented in drawing or engraving by small dots..
Graving :: Graving (n.) The act of cleaning a ship's bottom.
Photogravure :: Photogravure (n.) A photoengraving; also, the process by which such a picture is produced..
Burr :: Burr (n.) The thin edge or ridge left by a tool in cutting or shaping metal, as in turning, engraving, pressing, etc.; also, the rough neck left on a bullet in casting..
Graving :: Graving (n.) That which is graved or carved.
Lithoglyphic :: Lithoglyphic (a.) Of or pertaining to the art of cutting and engraving precious stones.
Epigraphy :: Epigraphy (n.) The science of inscriptions; the art of engraving inscriptions or of deciphering them.
Dactylioglyphi :: Dactylioglyphi (n.) The art or process of gem engraving.
Hollow :: Hollow (v. t.) To make hollow, as by digging, cutting, or engraving; to excavate..
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