to·reu·tics (t -r  t ks)n. (used with a sing. verb) The art of working metal or other materials by the use of embossing and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs. [From Greek toreutikos, of metal work, from toreutos, worked in relief, from toreuein, to work in relief, from toreus, a boring tool; see ter -1 in Indo-European roots.]to·reu tic adj. |
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