Meaning Of The Word Line-engraving

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What's The Definition Of Line-engraving?

line engraving in American English
a kind of engraving in which the effect is produced by lines of varying thickness and nearness to each other
noun: a technique of engraving in which all effects are produced by variations in the width and density of lines incised with a burin

line-engraving in British English
noun: the art or process of hand-engraving in intaglio and copper plate

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