emboss

Meanings

• Verb

  To raise (a design or image) by pressing or embossing it onto a surface.

  - "The artist embossed the design onto the leather."
  - "The company embosses its logo on all its business cards."

• Noun

  A decorative design or image raised above the surface of an object.

  - "The antique book has intricate embossed patterns on its cover."
  - "The embossed medal was given as a prize for winning the competition."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈbɒs/
   
   
   
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2. /ɪmˈbɒs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with emboss
boss , moss , cross , dross

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Variants

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emboss , embossable , embossed , embosser , embossers , embosses , embossing , embossment , embossments

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Etymology

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From Old French 'embossier', meaning 'to press, squeeze'.

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Trivia

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1. Embossing was used as a security feature on banknotes and coins to make them more difficult to counterfeit.

2. The term 'emboss' comes from the Old French word 'embossier', which means 'to press, squeeze'.

3. Embossing can be used not only to create decorative designs, but also to add texture and depth to functional items, such as buttons and zippers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Relief printing: A printmaking technique in which the ink is transferred to a sheet of paper or other material by the pressure of a raised surface, such as an embossed plate.

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Culture

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Embossing has been used for centuries in various forms of art, including metalworking, leatherwork, and bookbinding. It was particularly popular during the Renaissance period.

How to Memorize "emboss"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine pressing an image or design into a soft material, such as clay or wax, to create an embossed effect.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'emboss' with the idea of raising or creating a design above the surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of an embossed stamp, with the ink transferring to a piece of paper as you press down on it.

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