What is another word for Embossing?

Pronunciation: [ɛmbˈɒsɪŋ] (IPA)

Embossing, also referred to as raised printing, is a stylish technique used to achieve decorative relief on various materials like paper, metal, leather, and plastic. Using this technique, one can create intricate designs or add a personal touch to their projects. There are several synonyms for embossing, including debossing, engraving, stamping, letterpress printing, and foil stamping. Debossing involves creating a design that is pressed down onto the material instead of raised. Engraving, on the other hand, involves carving the design into the material. Stamping refers to the act of using a rubber stamp to create a design, while letterpress printing involves creating designs with ink and a letterpress. Finally, foil stamping is done with a metallic sheet that is pressed onto the material to create a shiny effect.

Synonyms for Embossing:

What are the hypernyms for Embossing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Embossing

The words must not be too big or too shiny for the thought; they must not stand out from the texture, Embossing, as it were, the matter.
"Essays Æsthetical"
George Calvert
All Embossing or stamping should be done in black.
"The Book of Good Manners"
W. C. Green
Bound in genuine leather, stamped from unique Embossing dies on both the front and back covers; title stamped on the front and back in gold; full gilt edges, with red under the gold edge; round corners; fancy paper linings; silk headbands; illuminated title page in two colors from original design; each book wrapped and packed in a neat box.
"Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir"
Charles Garvice

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