diamond point

noun

1. Furniture. a faceted, low-relief ornamental motif giving the effect of a cut gem.
2. an acute, pyramidal point on a nail or spike.

diamond point

noun

1. a diamond-tipped engraving tool

Word History and Origins

Origin of diamond point¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

A "dry point" plate is produced by drawing on a copper plate with a steel or diamond point, and without biting by acid.

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Astern, a diamond point against the darkening sky, Minot's Light shone.

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If necessary to use them, the ends may be firmly fixed by cutting a ring with a sharp, diamond-point cold chisel.

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Sometimes the diamond point breaks half-way through the ruling, and a week's work is spoilt.

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Athenian diamond; A few very fine early gems ascribed to Athens, are executed wholly with diamond-point.

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