photoengraving
- noun
- /ˌfoʊtoʊɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
- Archaic
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fotoengraving
- Advancements in photoengraving revolutionized the printing industry in the 19th century.
Examples
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The book's illustrations were reproduced using photoengraving for precise detail.
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He studied the process of photoengraving to create plates for high-quality prints.
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The artist used photoengraving to create stunning prints.
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Can you explain what photoengraving is?
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The artist used photoengraving to create intricate illustrations for the book.
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Many magazines now rely on photoengraving to reproduce high-quality images.
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Using photoengraving, the printing company was able to efficiently produce detailed images for their clients.
Synonyms
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4.1
A picture made by cutting or etching a hard surface
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6.3
A picture made by cutting a metal plate with acid or the process of making that picture
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7.4
A printed image made of small dots that show shades like a photo
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5.2
A print or method of making prints by cutting a design into a wood block and pressing paper onto it
A raised image used to make prints from a photograph
A printed picture made of small dots that show light and dark
A picture printed from a steel plate with a design cut into it
A picture made by cutting lines into metal and then printing it
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Photoengraving combines photo- ('light' or 'a picture made by light', as in photo and photograph) and engraving ('to cut a design into metal or a plate'). So, a photoengraving is an engraving plate made by using light or a photograph to make a very detailed image for printing.