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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..

Mezzotint :: Mezzotint (n.) A manner of engraving on copper or steel by drawing upon a surface previously roughened, and then removing the roughness in places by scraping, burnishing, etc., so as to produce the requisite light and shade. Also, an engraving so produced..

Ruling :: Ruling (a.) Used in marking or engraving lines; as, a ruling machine or pen..

Xylography :: Xylography (n.) The art of engraving on wood.

Copyright :: Copyright (n.) The right of an author or his assignee, under statute, to print and publish his literary or artistic work, exclusively of all other persons. This right may be had in maps, charts, engravings, plays, and musical compositions, as well as in books..

Azure :: Azure (n.) A blue color, represented in engraving by horizontal parallel lines..

Photogravure :: Photogravure (n.) A photoengraving; also, the process by which such a picture is produced..

Argent :: Argent (n.) The white color in coats of arms, intended to represent silver, or, figuratively, purity, innocence, beauty, or gentleness; -- represented in engraving by a plain white surface..

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

Stereotype :: Stereotype (n.) A plate forming an exact faximile of a page of type or of an engraving, used in printing books, etc.; specifically, a plate with type-metal face, used for printing..

Xylographical :: Xylographical (a.) Of or pertaining to xylography, or wood engraving..

Transfer :: Transfer (v. t.) To remove from one substance or surface to another; as, to transfer drawings or engravings to a lithographic stone..

Gravery :: Gravery (n.) The act, process, or art, of graving or carving; engraving..

Hyalography :: Hyalography (n.) Art of writing or engraving on glass.

Xylograph :: Xylograph (n.) An engraving on wood, or the impression from such an engraving; a print by xylography..

Printer :: Printer (n.) One who prints; especially, one who prints books, newspapers, engravings, etc., a compositor; a typesetter; a pressman..

Graving :: Graving (n.) The act or art of carving figures in hard substances, esp. by incision or in intaglio..

Pointrel :: Pointrel (n.) A graving tool.

Glyptographic :: Glyptographic (a.) Relating to glyptography, or the art of engraving on precious stones..

Intergraving :: Intergraving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Intergrav.

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