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wood engraving
noun
- the art or process of engraving designs in relief with a burin on the end grain of wood, for printing.
- a block of wood so engraved.
- a print or impression from it.
wood engraving
noun
- the art of engraving pictures or designs on wood for printing by incising them with a burin on a block of wood cut across the grain
- a block of wood so engraved or a print taken from it
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Derived Forms
- wood engraver, noun
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Other Words From
- wood engraver noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of wood engraving1
First recorded in 1810–20
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Example Sentences
It has often been a matter of surprise to us that ladies did not study wood-engraving as a profession.
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We give a carefully executed wood engraving of the celebrated picture.
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The tools required for wood engraving are similar but more numerous than those of the engraver on copper or steel.
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Wood-engraving of the first order is hardly likely to die out.
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We have it on Drer's own authority that he took up etching and wood-engraving because it paid better.
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