Embossment: meaning, definitions and examples

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embossment

 

[ ษชmหˆbษ’smษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

The process or art of producing raised patterns or design in relief on a surface, especially metal.

Synonyms

engraving, impression, relief

Examples of usage

  • The embossment on the silver bowl was intricate and beautifully crafted.
  • The artist used embossment to add texture and depth to the painting.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

A raised pattern or design on a building or structure, especially one that is decorative or ornamental.

Synonyms

carving, decoration, ornamentation

Examples of usage

  • The embossment on the columns of the temple added to its grandeur.
  • The embossment on the facade of the palace was a symbol of wealth and power.

Translations

Translations of the word "embossment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relevo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคญเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prรคgung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ timbul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะปัŒั”ั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wytล‚oczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒณใƒœใ‚นๅŠ ๅทฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gaufrage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ relieve

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabartma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์— ๋ณด์‹ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุด ุจุงุฑุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reliรฉf

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reliรฉf

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตฎ้›•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ relief

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upphleypt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ relyef

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ relieve

Etymology

The word 'embossment' originates from the Middle French word 'embossure', which means to raise or swell. The term evolved to refer to the process of creating raised designs on various surfaces, such as metal, paper, or fabric. Embossment has been used for centuries in art, architecture, and craftsmanship to add texture, depth, and ornamentation to objects. It continues to be a popular technique in contemporary design and remains a symbol of craftsmanship and attention to detail.