dam·a·scene (d m  -s n , dm-sn)tr.v. dam·a·scened, dam·a·scen·ing, dam·a·scenes To decorate (metal) with wavy patterns of inlay or etching. n. Metalwork decorated with wavy patterns of inlay or etching. adj. 1. Of or relating to damascening. 2. Of or relating to damask. [French damasquiner, from damasquin, of Damascus, from Latin Damasc nus, from Greek Damasknos, from Damaskos, Damascus.]dam a·scener n. |   |
damascene [ˈdæməˌsiːn ˌdæməˈsiːn]
vb
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts) (tr) to ornament (metal, esp steel) by etching or by inlaying, usually with gold or silver
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts) a design or article produced by this process
adj
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts) of or relating to this process
[from Latin damascēnus of Damascus]
Damascene [ˈdæməˌsiːn ˌdæməˈsiːn]
adj
(Placename) of or relating to Damascus
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Damascus
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a variety of domestic fancy pigeon with silvery plumage
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | Damascene - a native or inhabitant of Damascus capital of Syria, Damascus, Dimash - an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus Syrian - a native or inhabitant of Syria |
| 2. | damascene - a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel | |
| Verb | 1. | damascene - inlay metal with gold and silver handicraft - a craft that requires skillful hands inlay - decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal |
| Adj. | 1. | damascene - of or relating to or characteristic of Damascus or its people; "damascene city gates" |
| 2. | damascene - (of metals) decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different (especially precious) metals; "a damascened sword" fancy - not plain; decorative or ornamented; "fancy handwriting"; "fancy clothes" |
Translations
damascene
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