Tools used in printmaking for engraving metal plates or end-grain wood blocks, consisting of a small steel rod, of square or lozenge section, with a sharpened point, and having a half-round wood handle that fits in the palm of the hand. For various tools for chasing or engraving metal or wood, use "gravers."
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12yrs ago
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