- 1. n. The cutting tool of an engraver on metal, used in line engraving. It is made of tempered steel, one end being ground off obliquely so as to produce a sharp point, and the other end inserted in a handle; a graver; also, the similarly shaped tool used by workers in marble. Source: opted
- 2. n. The manner or style of execution of an engraver; as, a soft burin; a brilliant burin. Source: opted
- 3. n. a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving Source: wordnet
- 4. 1. The cutting tool of an engraver on metal, used in line engraving. It is made of tempered steel, one end being ground off obliquely so as to produce a sharp point, and the other end inserted in a handle; a graver; also, the similarly shaped tool used by workers in marble. 2. The manner or style of execution of an engraver; as, a soft burin; a brilliant burin. Source: webster
- 5. n:100 n. a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving Source: ecdict
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