repoussé
(of a design) raised in relief by hammering on the reverse side.
ornamented or made in this kind of raised work.
the art or process of producing repoussé designs.
Origin of repoussé
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How to use repoussé in a sentence
After the repousse part of the frame is done, clean it with kerosene and pickle.
Copper Work | Augustus F. RoseThe back of it was crowded with raised figures in the kind of work called repousse.
Wilfrid Cumbermede | George MacDonaldFrom the magnificently painted ceiling, a chandelier of brass repousse work hangs from the claws of a hovering eagle.
Serge Panine, Complete | Georges OhnetA rectangular plaque of gold, repousse and gilt, bearing inscriptions in Greek.
The Churches of Paris | S. Sophia BealeTheir breastplates were adorned with arabesques or repousse work of the highest art.
The Young Carthaginian | G.A. Henty
British Dictionary definitions for repoussé
/ (rəˈpuːseɪ) /
raised in relief, as a design on a thin piece of metal hammered through from the underside
decorated with such designs
a design or surface made in this way
the technique of hammering designs in this way
Origin of repoussé
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