steadyengraving
nounUK /ˈstɛdi ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
US /ˈstɛdi ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
The act of carefully carving a design into something hard, like metal or wood, without stopping or shaking.
The artist used steadyengraving to carve a tiny bird into the silver locket.
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2. A method of printing where a design is cut into a plate with a firm, even hand.
The old book was made using steadyengraving, so every picture looked sharp and clear.
3. The quality of being calm and focused while cutting a pattern into a surface.
Her steadyengraving kept the lines on the wooden sign perfectly straight.
4. A workshop or business that does careful, precise engraving work.
We took the trophy to a steadyengraving shop to add the winner's name.