n. a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving
The artist used a burin to engrave a design on a copper plate.
The artist used a burin to engrave a design on a copper plate.
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chisel; carving tool; sharp pointed tool
rubber mallet
2 syllables
bu-rin
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