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LITHOGLYPTICS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word lithoglyptics. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word lithoglyptics. (close relations)

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

Best Hypernyms For LITHOGLYPTICS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lithoglyptics, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
glyptography
Phrases (1)
glyptic art

Alternatives for CARVING

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