repoussage
American
[ruh-poo-sahzh]
/ rə puˈsɑʒ /
noun
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the art or process of working in repoussé.
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the flattening of the hollow areas of an etching or engraving plate by hammering it gently on the reverse side.
Etymology
Origin of repoussage
< French, equivalent to repouss ( er ) ( see repoussé) + -age -age
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