incuse
ɪnˈkjuːs
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Definition of incuse - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
marking techniqueTECH.impression or mark sunk into a surfaceTECH.
  • The coin featured a rare incuse design on its reverse side..
impression mark stamp
2.
numismaticsTECH.impression hammered or pressed onto a coinTECH.
  • The ancient coin had an incuse of a lion.

Verb

tr.
design stampingTECH.stamp a design into a surfaceTECH.
  • The artist incused the metal with intricate patterns..
engrave imprint

Adjective

coin designTECH.hammered or pressed into a surfaceTECH.
  • The coin features an incuse design.
embossed engraved impressed
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Images of incuse

  • incuse: impression or mark sunk into a surface
    impression or mark sunk into a surface
  • incuse: impression hammered or pressed onto a coin
    impression hammered or pressed onto a coin

Origin of incuse

Latin, incusus (struck in)

Examples of incuse in a sentence

  • An incuse stamp marked the metal.
  • Collectors value coins with a clear incuse.
  • The incuse on the coin was barely visible.
  • The jeweler incused the ring with a unique design.
  • They incused the emblem onto the shield.
  • The medal had an incuse pattern on its surface.

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  1. French:empreinte en creux, estamper, ...
  2. German:Prägung, prägen, ...
  3. Italian:incuso, incidere, ...
  4. Spanish:grabado en hueco, grabar, ...
  5. Portuguese:incuso, estampar, ...
  6. Chinese:凹刻, 压印, ...
  7. Japanese:刻印技法, 刻み込む, ...
  8. Arabic:نَقْش غَائِر, نَقَشَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַטְבָּעָה שְׁקוּעָה, לְהַטְבִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:вдавленный рисунок, вдавливать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втиснений, вибивати, ...
  12. Hindi:अंकन तकनीक, डिज़ाइन उकेरना, ...

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