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Word: Emboss
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from the Old French base of obsolete French embosser, from em- ‘into’ + boce ‘protuberance’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪmˈbɒs
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛmˈbɒs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
carve, mould, or stamp a design on (a surface or object) so that it stands out in relief
Short Definition:carve or mould design on surface so that it stands out in relief
Examples:- they used special tools to emboss the leather
- the silverware is embossed with falcons
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