1. (noun) 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

• gravure
• intaglio printing

2. (noun) glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)

• diaglyph

1. (noun) 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

• printing
• printing process

2. (noun) glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)

• glyptic art
• glyptography

1. (noun) 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

• photogravure