perigraver
A perigraver is a specialized tool used for engraving or incising specifically around the perimeter or edges of a workpiece. In archaeological contexts, it refers to a lithic flake tool characterized by multiple graving points located along its margins.
Exemples
3 sur 5The artisan used a perigraver to add a delicate floral pattern to the silver tray's rim.
The artisan used a perigraver to add a delicate floral pattern to the silver tray's rim.
The curator identified the stone artifact as a perigraver, likely used for detailing bone ornaments.
The curator identified the stone artifact as a perigraver, likely used for detailing bone ornaments.
I think you'll need the perigraver if you want those fine lines around the border of the ring.
I think you'll need the perigraver if you want those fine lines around the border of the ring.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember 'Peri-' (like perimeter) and 'Graver' (like grave or engrave). It is the tool that engraves around the perimeter.
Quiz rapide
To create the intricate design along the outer edge of the medallion, the master craftsman selected a sharp ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Exemples
The artisan used a perigraver to add a delicate floral pattern to the silver tray's rim.
everydayThe artisan used a perigraver to add a delicate floral pattern to the silver tray's rim.
The curator identified the stone artifact as a perigraver, likely used for detailing bone ornaments.
formalThe curator identified the stone artifact as a perigraver, likely used for detailing bone ornaments.
I think you'll need the perigraver if you want those fine lines around the border of the ring.
informalI think you'll need the perigraver if you want those fine lines around the border of the ring.
Morphological analysis of the perigraver suggests a dual-purpose function for both scraping and fine incising.
academicMorphological analysis of the perigraver suggests a dual-purpose function for both scraping and fine incising.
The production department has requested a shipment of high-carbon steel perigravers for the new jewelry line.
businessThe production department has requested a shipment of high-carbon steel perigravers for the new jewelry line.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
perigraver's touch
perigraver's touch (referring to delicate peripheral work)
the perigraver edge
the perigraver edge
fine perigraver detail
fine perigraver detail
Souvent confondu avec
Perigravid is a medical term relating to the period around pregnancy, whereas a perigraver is an engraving tool.
A graver is a general term for any engraving tool, while a perigraver specifically works on the periphery or margins.
Notes d'usage
The term is highly technical and rarely used outside of archaeology, metallurgy, or high-end craft jewelry. It specifically emphasizes the 'peri-' (around/outer) nature of the work being performed.
Erreurs courantes
Learners may confuse this with a 'paragrapher' due to phonetics or assume it is a general synonym for any cutting tool.
Astuce mémo
Remember 'Peri-' (like perimeter) and 'Graver' (like grave or engrave). It is the tool that engraves around the perimeter.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Greek 'peri' (around) and the English 'graver' (one who carves/digs), following the patterns of technical tool naming in the 19th century.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Mainly relevant in the historical study of European craftsmanship and prehistoric stone tool classification.
Quiz rapide
To create the intricate design along the outer edge of the medallion, the master craftsman selected a sharp ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
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