engraving

nom C1

En français : gravure

The practice of incising a design onto a hard surface, by cutting grooves into it. (countable, uncountable)
The art of producing an image from an engraved printing form, typically made of copper. (countable, uncountable)
A print produced from an engraving. (countable)
The art of drawing music notation at high quality, particularly on a computer. (countable, uncountable)

Pluriel engravings

Dans la bibliothèque

Here Holmes drew a small tract, embellished with a rude engraving of the ancient Manor House, from his waistcoat pocket.

The Valley of Fear, p. 81 · C1

A mantle-piece, with two modern Sèvres vases, a timepiece representing Cupid with his bent bow, a mirror with an engraving on each side—one representing Homer carrying his guide, the other, Belisarius begging—a grayish paper; red and black tapestry—such was the appearance of Lord Wilmore’s drawing-room.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 716 · C1

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