gravure
gravure · gravures
A type of intaglio printing process, in which an image is engraved onto a rotating…A type of intaglio printing process, in which an image is engraved onto a rotating copper cylinder.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A type of intaglio printing process, in which an image is engraved onto a rotating copper cylinder.
the act of intaglio printing
(Japan, countable, uncountable)A style of Japanese softcore; glamour photography.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Short for rotogravure.Short for rotogravure.
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Forms
plural: gravuresSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- an intaglio print produced by gravure:photogravureheliogravure
- a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print:intaglio printingintaglio
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable