Definitions for line engraving

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

line′ engrav`ing(n.)

  1. an engraving in which all effects are produced by variations in the width and density of lines incised with a burin.

    Category: Printing, Fine Arts

Princeton's WordNet

  1. linecut, line engraving(noun)

    a print obtained from a line drawing

  2. linecut, line block, line engraving(noun)

    engraving consisting of a block that has been etched or engraved

Wiktionary

  1. line engraving(Noun)

    Engraving in which the effects are produced by lines of different width and closeness, cut with the burin upon copper or similar material; also, a plate so engraved.

  2. line engraving(Noun)

    A picture produced by printing from such an engraving.


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