English noun: intaglio |
1. | intaglio (communication) a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print |
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| Synonyms | gravure, intaglio printing |
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| Broader (hypernym) | printing, printing process |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | photogravure |
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2. | intaglio (artifact) glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo) |
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| Synonyms | diaglyph |
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| Broader (hypernym) | glyptic art, glyptography |
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