Definitions for: Embossment


[n] sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
[n] an impression produced by pressure or printing



Webster (1913) Definition: Em*boss"ment, n.
1. The act of forming bosses or raised figures, or the state
of being so formed.

2. A bosslike prominence; figure in relief; raised work; jut;
protuberance; esp., a combination of raised surfaces
having a decorative effect. ``The embossment of the
figure.'' --Addison.

Synonyms: imprint, relief, relievo, rilievo, sculptural relief

See Also: alto relievo, alto rilievo, bas relief, basso relievo, basso rilievo, half-relief, high relief, impression, low relief, mezzo-relievo, mezzo-rilievo, sculpture, stamp

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