n.
[L. caelatura, fr. caelare to engrave in relief.]
1. The act or art of engraving or embossing.
2. That which is engraved. [Obs.] Hakewill.
celature
| Dictionary: Cel·a·ture |
n.
| Architecture: celature |
Engraved, chased, or embossed decoration on metal.
| Word Tutor: celature |
IN BRIEF: Embossed work.
Tutor's tip: This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.
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