LITHOGLYPTICS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word lithoglyptics. (close relations)
Definition of LITHOGLYPTICS
Best Alternative Words for LITHOGLYPTICS
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carving | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • creating figures or designs in three dimensions | ||||||||
cutting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • the act of cutting something into parts • a piece cut off from the main part of something • an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • the division of a deck of cards before dealing • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge • the act of diluting something • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends adjective satellite • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character • unpleasantly cold and damp • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
engraving | nounn | |||||||
noun • a print made from an engraving • a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved • making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them | ||||||||
etching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an impression made from an etched plate • an etched plate made with the use of acid • making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them | ||||||||
incision | nounn | |||||||
noun • a depression scratched or carved into a surface • the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) | ||||||||
sculpture | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a three-dimensional work of plastic art • creating figures or designs in three dimensions verb • create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material • shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it | ||||||||
chiselling | verbv | |||||||
noun • an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge verb • engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud • deprive somebody of something by deceit • carve with a chisel | ||||||||
incising | verbv | |||||||
verb • make an incision into by carving or cutting | ||||||||
inscribing | verbv | |||||||
verb • carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface • register formally as a participant or member • draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible • write, engrave, or print as a lasting record • mark with one's signature • convert ordinary language into code • address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication | ||||||||
sculpting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material • shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it | ||||||||
glyptics | nounn | |||||||
noun • the art of engraving on precious stones |