Definisjon av lapidary

Vi fant 9 definisjoner av lapidaryengelsk.

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Noun

lapidary - a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
lapidist
engraver a printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate
lapidary - an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
lapidarist
expert a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

Adjective

lapidary - of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them; "the ring is of no lapidary value"- Lord Byron; "lapidary art"
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Substantiv

lapidary - A person who cuts, polishes, engraves, or deals in gems.
lapidary - An expert in gems or precious stones; a connoisseur of lapidary work.
lapidary -  A treatise on precious stones.

Adjektiv

lapidary - Pertaining to gems and precious stones, or the art of working them.
lapidary - Suitable for inscriptions; efficient, stately, concise.

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  • A lapidary (the word means "concerned with stones") is an artist or artisan who forms stone, mineral, gemstones, and other suitably durable materials into decorative items such as engraved gems, including cameos, or cabochons, and faceted designs. Hardstone carving is the term in art history for the objects produced and the craft. Diamond cutters are generally not referred to as lapidaries, due to the specialized techniques which are required to work diamond.

Adjektiv - Gradbøying

  • Positiv: lapidary
  • Komparativ: more lapidary
  • Superlativ: most lapidary

Substantiv

  • Entall: lapidary
  • Flertall: lapidaries

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