 embossment |
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| 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 |
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