embossed

Meanings

• Verb

  To impress a design or pattern on a surface, typically by applying pressure and heat.

  - "The gold coins were embossed with the image of the king."
  - "The artist embossed the paper with intricate designs."

• Noun

  A design or pattern that has been embossed on a surface.

  - "The embossed leather cover of the book was very elegant."
  - "The embossed business card stood out in the stack of plain ones."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embossed
mossed , crossed , losses , posses

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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The word 'emboss' comes from the Old French 'emboiser', which means 'to pack in' or 'to stuff'. The term evolved to mean 'to press in a design' or 'to raise a design in relief'.

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Trivia

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1. Embossing was used in ancient Egypt to decorate papyrus scrolls and to create intricate designs on jewelry and other objects.

2. The first known use of embossing in coinage was during the Roman Republic, around 250 BC.

3. Embossed business cards are believed to be more memorable and professional than flat ones, as they create a tactile impression and add a sense of luxury.

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Related Concepts

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1. Relief printing: A type of printmaking where the ink is transferred to the paper by the raised areas of an image.

2. Intaglio printing: A type of printmaking where the ink is held in the recessed areas of an image and transferred to the paper by pressure.

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Culture

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Embossing has been used in various forms of art and craft, including leatherwork, metalwork, and papercraft. It has also been used in the production of coins, stamps, and other forms of currency.

How to Memorize "embossed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of pressing a design into a soft material, such as leather or clay, using a tool or a rolling pin.

2. associate
   

   - Think of embossed items as having a three-dimensional quality, with raised designs that catch the light and add texture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'emboss' sounds like 'impress with a boss', where a boss is a raised design or a leader.

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