pyrography

[ pahy-rog-ruh-fee ]

noun

, plural py·rog·ra·phies

1. the process of burning designs on wood, leather, etc., with a heated tool.
2. a design made by this process.

pyrography

/ ˌpaɪrəʊˈɡræfɪk; paɪˈrɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the art or process of burning designs on wood or leather with heated tools or a flame
2. a design made by this process

Derived Forms

• pyˈrographer, noun
• pyrographic, adjective

Other Words From

• py·rogra·pher noun
• py·ro·graph·ic [pahy-r, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyrography¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; pyro- + -graphy

Example Sentences

A very pretty finish can be worked out in pyrography, if one is familiar with that work.

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Jerry soaked all the labels off a cigar-box, and then burned a most beautiful inscription on the lid with his pyrography outfit.

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Pyrography, pī-rog′ra-fi, n. the art of producing a design on wood by applying heat and pressure.

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To use the pyrography apparatus fill both the alcohol lamp and the benzine bottle half full.

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It has been used for pyrography and patterns, two hard places to fill, and for which few woods are suitable.

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