embossing
ɛmˈbɒsɪŋ
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Definition of embossing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
designRareraised design or pattern on a surfaceRare
  • The embossing on the book cover was intricate.
engraving imprinting
2.
artTECH.process of creating a raised design on a surfaceTECH.
  • Embossing adds elegance to wedding invitations.
engraving imprinting

Adjective

designRarehaving a raised design or patternRare
  • The embossing pattern on the book cover was intricate.
raised relief
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Images of embossing

  • embossing: raised design or pattern on a surface
    raised design or pattern on a surface
  • embossing: process of creating a raised design on a surface
    process of creating a raised design on a surface

Expressions with embossing

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technique creating raised designs without ink or foil
The invitation featured elegant blind embossing.

Origin of embossing

Old French, embocer (to put in the mouth)

Terms with embossing included in their meaning

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imprinting tool
device for imprinting or embossing a design
embossing device
device used to emboss the official mark of a corporation
craft
art of making designs in metal by chasing or embossing

Examples of embossing in a sentence

  • Embossing on the leather wallet made it unique.
  • The artist mastered the art of embossing.
  • Embossing can be done on leather goods.
  • The embossing effect on the invitation was elegant.
  • She admired the embossing detail on the leather wallet.

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  1. French:gaufrage, en relief, ...
  2. German:Prägung, geprägt, ...
  3. Italian:rilievo, in rilievo, ...
  4. Spanish:relieve, en relieve, ...
  5. Portuguese:relevo, em relevo, ...
  6. Chinese:浮雕, 浮雕的, ...
  7. Japanese:エンボス加工, エンボス加工された, ...
  8. Arabic:نَقْش بارِز, بارز, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַטְבָּעָה, מוּטְבָּע, ...
  10. Russian:рельефный узор, выпуклый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рельєфний візерунок, рельєфний, ...
  12. Hindi:उभार, उभरी हुई, ...
emboss
ɪmˈbɔs

Definition of emboss - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
carve or moldRarecarve or stamp a design that stands out in reliefRare
  • The artist embossed the clay with his unique signature..
engrave
2.
artRarecreate a raised design on a surfaceRare
  • She embossed her initials on the leather cover.
carve engrave etch
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Origin of emboss

Old French, embocer (to put in the mouth)

Examples of emboss in a sentence

  • The company logo was embossed on the stationery.
  • The artist embossed a floral pattern on the metal sheet.
  • They decided to emboss the company logo on the invitations.

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  1. French:embosser, ...
  2. German:prägen, einprägen, ...
  3. Italian:imprimere, embossare, ...
  4. Spanish:grabar, realzar, ...
  5. Portuguese:gravar em relevo, imprimir em relevo, ...
  6. Chinese:压印, 压花, ...
  7. Japanese:浮き彫りにする, エンボスする, ...
  8. Arabic:بَرَّزَ, نَقَشَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִצֵּב, לְהַטְבִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:выбивать, вытиснить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тиснути, ...
  12. Hindi:उकेरना, मूर्तिकला करना, ...
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