burin (Meaning)
burin (n)
a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving
burin (n.)
The cutting tool of an engraver on metal, used in line engraving. It is made of tempered steel, one end being ground off obliquely so as to produce a sharp point, and the other end inserted in a handle; a graver; also, the similarly shaped tool used by workers in marble.
The manner or style of execution of an engraver; as, a soft burin; a brilliant burin.
Synonyms & Antonyms of burin
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burin Sentence Examples
- The artist meticulously carved intricate designs into the metal plate using a burin.
- Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts adorned with delicate patterns engraved by a burin.
- The skilled craftsman employed a burin to etch fine details onto the surface of the sculpture.
- A burin was among the tools used by the Renaissance masters to create their engravings.
- The jeweler delicately engraved the intricate patterns on the silver bracelet with a burin.
- Scholars examined the faint lines made by a burin on the ancient tablet, deciphering its message.
- The burin's sharp point allowed for precise control over the engraving process.
- In medieval times, scribes utilized a burin to inscribe ornate lettering onto manuscripts.
- The artist's studio was filled with the sound of a burin scraping against metal as they worked on their latest creation.
- Artisans in the workshop passed down the techniques of using a burin from generation to generation.
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a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engravingThe cutting tool of an engraver on metal, used in line engraving. It is made of tempered steel,
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The artist meticulously carved intricate designs into the metal plate using a burin.
Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts adorned with delicate patterns engraved by a burin.
The skilled craftsman employed a burin to etch fine details onto the surface of the sculpture.
A burin was among the tools used by the Renaissance masters to create their engravings.
