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Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal.

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  1. a. Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal.
  2. a. Ornamented with patterns in relief made by pressing or hammering on the reverse side; -- said of thin metal, or of a vessel made of thin metal.
  3. n. Repousse work.
  4. (a) Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal. (b) Ornamented with patterns in relief made by pressing or hammering on the reverse side; -- said of thin metal, or of a vessel made of thin metal. -- n. Repoussé work. Repoussé work, ornamentation of metal in relief by pressing or hammering on the reverse side.
  5. Repoussé work. Repoussé work, ornamentation of metal in reliefby pressing or hammering on the reverse side.
  6. a. Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal. a. Ornamented with patterns in relief made by pressing or hammering on the reverse side; -- said of thin metal, or of a vessel made of thin metal. n. Repousse work.