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intaglio

/ɪnˈtæɡ.lɪ.əʊ/

/ɪnˈtæɡ.li.oʊ/

intaglionoun

intaglios

/ɪnˈtæɡ.lɪ.əʊ/

/ɪnˈtæɡ.li.oʊ/

Translations

инталия

The museum has a beautiful collection of intaglio gemstones.

В музее есть красивая коллекция инталий из драгоценных камней.

Additional translations

резьба

гравировка

вырезка

Definitions

A design incised or engraved into a material.

The artist created an intaglio on the metal surface, showcasing intricate patterns.

A printing process that uses an engraved or etched plate.

The intaglio printing technique was used to produce high-quality banknotes.

A gemstone or other object with an incised design.

The ancient ring featured an intaglio of a lion, symbolizing strength and courage.

The art or process of engraving or incising a design beneath the surface of a material.

Intaglio has been practiced since antiquity to decorate precious metals and stones.

Synonyms

intaglioverb

intaglioed

Past Simple

intaglioed

Past Participle

intaglioing

Gerund

Transitive verb meaning to engrave or incise a design into a surface.

Definitions

To engrave or incise (a design) into a surface so that the image sits below the surrounding material.

The artisan intaglioed the silver pendant with elaborate floral motifs.

Synonyms

intaglioadjective

/ɪnˈtæl.i.əʊ/

/ɪnˈtælioʊ/

Used mainly attributively (e.g., "intaglio printing"); generally not gradable.

Definitions

Relating to or produced by intaglio engraving or printing.

The currency featured intaglio security elements to prevent counterfeiting.

Synonyms