pyrography

American  

[pahy-rog-ruh-fee] / paɪˈrɒg rə fi /

noun

plural

pyrographies

1. the process of burning designs on wood, leather, etc., with a heated tool.

2. a design made by this process.

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pyrography British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• pyrographer noun
• pyrographic adjective

Etymology

Origin of pyrography

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

Example Sentences

When the table is not in use for pyrography it can be used for a writing table or a round top provided and attached on which to play games.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part I by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)

The multitude of indifferently executed small articles which followed the introduction of pyrography is beginning to disappear, people are considering the art more seriously and applying it to more dignified uses.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 2 by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)

Ida, who had delayed showing them for that very reason, glanced shyly toward her hostess, and then hesitatingly opened the case which held her pyrography outfit.

From The Little Colonel at Boarding-School by Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows)

They learned that pyrography with a hot poker was very profitable.

From The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado by Hough, Emerson

In the second were displayed china painting, pyrography, and paintings in oil, water color, and pastel, all by Missouri women.

From Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission by Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission