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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The art of copying works in relief, or of engraving as to give the subject an embossed or raised appearance; used in representing coins, bas reliefs, maps etc. uncountable

Synonyms

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castingengravingglypticivory carvingmodelingmolding

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνάγλυπτος (anágluptos, “embossed”) + -γραφία (-graphía, “writing, drawing”)

Related phrases

bas relief

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