photoengraving
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pho·to·en·grav·ing
(fō′tō-ĕn-grā′vĭng)n.
1. The process of reproducing graphic material by transferring the image photographically to a plate or another surface, which is then etched for printing.
2. A plate prepared by this process.
3. A reproduction made by this process.
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photoengraving
(ˌfəʊtəʊɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ)n
1. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a photomechanical process for producing letterpress printing plates
2. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a plate made by this process
3. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a print made from such a plate
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pho•to•en•grav•ing
(ˌfoʊ toʊ ɛnˈgreɪ vɪŋ)n.
1. a photographic process of preparing printing plates for letterpress printing.
2. a plate so produced.
3. a print made from it.
[1870–75]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() engraving - a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved |
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