HyperDic: glyptography

English > 2 senses of the word glyptography:
NOUNartifactglyptography, glyptic artcarvings or engravings (especially on precious stones)
actglyptographycarving or engraving / engraving (especially on stones / stones / stones / stones)
English > glyptography: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaningcarvings or engravings (especially on precious stones).
Synonymglyptic art
NarroweranaglyphAnything carved in low relief
glyphglyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief
glyptics, lithoglypticsThe art of engraving on precious stones
intaglio, diaglyphglyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone / stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)
BroadercarvingA sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone / stone) in order to create a desired shape
Spanisharte glíptico, gliptografía
Catalangliptografia
English > glyptography: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningcarving or engraving / engraving (especially on stones / stones / stones / stones).
Broaderart, artistic creation, artistic productionThe creation of beautiful or significant things
Spanishgliptografía
Catalangliptografia

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