(in engraving etc)

  • 31proof — noun 1》 evidence establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.     ↘Law the evidence in a trial.     ↘the proving of the truth of a statement.     ↘a series of stages in the resolution of a mathematical or philosophical problem. 2》 a test or… …

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  • 32electrotype — e•lec•tro•type [[t]ɪˈlɛk trəˌtaɪp[/t]] n. v. typed, typ•ing 1) pri a facsimile, for use in printing, of a block of type, an engraving, etc., consisting of a thin copper or nickel shell deposited by electrolytic action in a wax, lead, or plastic… …

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  • 33graver — grav•er [[t]ˈgreɪ vər[/t]] n. 1) bui any of various tools for chasing, engraving, etc., as a burin 2) engraver; sculptor • Etymology: 1350–1400 …

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  • 34stipple — stip•ple [[t]ˈstɪp əl[/t]] v. pled, pling, n. 1) fia to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches 2) fia the method of painting, engraving, etc., by stippling 3) fia stippled work Also, stip′pling. Etymology: 1660–70; < D… …

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  • 35graver — /ˈgreɪvə/ (say grayvuh) noun 1. any of various tools for chasing, engraving, etc., as a burin. 2. Obsolete an engraver …

  • 36hachure — /hæˈʃjʊə/ (say ha shyoouh) noun 1. (in drawing, engraving, etc.) hatching. 2. (on a map) shading used to indicate relief features, consisting of lines drawn parallel to the slopes and varying in width with the degree of slope. –verb (t) (hachured …

  • 37lettering — [let′eriŋ] n. the process of putting letters on something by inscribing, printing, painting, engraving, etc., or the letters so made …

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  • 38re-trace — [rē trās′] vt. re traced, re tracing to trace (a drawing, engraving, etc.) over again …

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  • 39reproduction proof — n. an especially fine proof of type, engraving, etc., usually on glossy paper, to be photographed for making a printing plate …

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  • 40fox — n. & v. n. 1 a any of various wild flesh eating mammals of the dog family, esp. of the genus Vulpes, with a sharp snout, bushy tail, and red or grey fur. b the fur of a fox. 2 a cunning or sly person. 3 US sl. an attractive young woman. v. 1 a… …

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