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damascene

UK
/ˌdæməˈsiːn/
US
/ˌdæməˈsin/

Translations

damascenenoun
damascenes
pl
UK
/ˈdæm.ə.siːn/
US
/ˈdæm.əˌsin/
DamascèneNom de personne ; rare.
The damascene shared stories of his hometown's rich history.
Le Damascène racontait des histoires de la riche histoire de sa ville natale.
damasquinureArt décoratif consistant à incruster des métaux précieux sur un fond de métal sombre.
The artisan displayed a beautiful damascene that featured intricate patterns of gold and silver.
L’artisan a exposé une belle damasquinure ornée de motifs complexes en or et en argent.
Additional translations
damasquinageTerme également employé pour désigner la technique ou l’art de damasquiner.
Synonyms
Damascian
Damascus native
Damascus resident
Damascener
Damascene artisan
damascener (metalworker)
damascening (art)
inlayer
metalworker
silversmith
inlay artist
marquetry practitioner
niello artist
damasceneverb
damascened
Past Simple
damascened
Past Participle
damascening
Gerund
damasquinerPour décorer un métal par incrustation ou gravure en motifs ondés.
The artisan damascened the sword blade with intricate designs.
L’artisan a damasquiné la lame de l’épée avec des motifs complexes.
Synonyms
inlay
inset
embed
ornament
decorate
embellish
overlay
gild
engrave
etch
damasceneadjective
more damascene
Comp.
most damascene
Super.
UK
/ˌdæməˈsiːn/
US
/ˌdæməˈsin/
damascèneRelatif à Damas ; s’emploie aussi pour ce qui rappelle la damasquinure ou un motif de métal.
The artisan crafted a damascene sword with intricate patterns on the blade.
L’artisan a forgé une épée damascène avec des motifs complexes sur la lame.
damasséPour un métal ou un acier présentant un dessin ondé.
The damascene finish on the knife gave it a unique and beautiful appearance.
La finition damassée du couteau lui donnait un aspect unique et magnifique.
damascèneFiguré, en parlant d’une conversion ou d’un changement soudain et profond.
The senator's damascene shift from hawk to dove surprised his colleagues.
Le revirement damascène du sénateur, de va-t-en-guerre à colombe, a surpris ses collègues.
Synonyms
decorative
ornamental
intricate
elaborate

Definitions

damascenenoun
A native or inhabitant of Damascus.
The damascene shared stories of his hometown's rich history.
A type of decorative metalwork, often involving inlaying different metals into one another, typically gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background.
The artisan displayed a beautiful damascene that featured intricate patterns of gold and silver.
damasceneverb
To decorate (metal, especially steel) with wavy patterns of inlay or etching.
The artisan damascened the sword blade with intricate designs.
To undergo a significant transformation or conversion, especially in beliefs or attitudes.
After years of skepticism, she damascened and became a fervent advocate for environmental conservation.
damasceneadjective
Relating to or characteristic of Damascus, a city in Syria, often used to describe a type of metalwork or pattern.
The artisan crafted a damascene sword with intricate patterns on the blade.
Having a wavy pattern, often used to describe steel or metal that has been treated to have such a pattern.
The damascene finish on the knife gave it a unique and beautiful appearance.
Denoting or relating to a sudden and dramatic change in attitude or belief; characteristic of a profound conversion.
The senator's damascene shift from hawk to dove surprised his colleagues.
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