noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A tool with a semicircular edge, used by engravers to clear away the spaces between the lines of an engraving.

   "If you can, engrave some scroll work on the silver cap with a sharp scauper"

2. 2
   a graver used to scoop out broad areas when engraving wood or metal wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

scorper

Example

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"If you can, engrave some scroll work on the silver cap with a sharp scauper"

Etymology

Compare scalper.

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