embossment | ||
1. | [ noun ] (fine art) sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background | |
Synonyms: | relief sculptural_relief rilievo relievo | |
Related terms: | sculpture bas_relief bas_relief mezzo-relievo alto_relievo alto-relievo emboss | |
2. | [ noun ] (printing) an impression produced by pressure or printing | |
Synonyms: | imprint | |
Related terms: | stamp impress | |
Similar spelling: |
embossed |