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gravure

/ˈɡræv.ʊər/ noun · British & US
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What does gravure mean?

noun

A method of intaglio printing in which the design is engraved on a metal plate, the plate is inked and wiped, and the image is transferred to paper by pressure.

Example

"The artist used gravure to create a series of intricate prints for her exhibition."

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