Emboss: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
emboss
[ ษชmหbษs ]
design
To carve, mold, or stamp a design or lettering on a surface so that it stands out in relief.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her initials were embossed on the leather cover of the notebook.
- The company logo was embossed on the front of the business cards.
printing
A raised design or lettering achieved by stamping a surface.
Synonyms
impression, raised design, relief pattern
Examples of usage
- The emboss on the wedding invitation added an elegant touch.
- The emboss on the book cover made it stand out on the shelf.
Translations
Translations of the word "emboss" in other languages:
๐ต๐น relevo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคญเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช prรคgen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengukir
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะฝะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ tลoczyฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆตฎใๅฝซใใซใใ
๐ซ๐ท gaufrer
๐ช๐ธ realzar
๐น๐ท kabartmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฐํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุด ุจุงุฑุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ razit
๐ธ๐ฐ razieลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆตฎ้
๐ธ๐ฎ vtisniti
๐ฎ๐ธ stimpla
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปัะฟัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ basmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ realzar
Etymology
The word 'emboss' originated from the Middle French word 'embocer', meaning 'to swell out'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The technique of embossing has been used for centuries to add decorative elements and textural interest to various surfaces, from paper to leather to metal.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,912, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
- ...
- 38909 sonorously
- 38910 gimmicky
- 38911 felicitation
- 38912 emboss
- 38913 misspell
- 38914 unanchored
- 38915 pugilism
- ...