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(sgraf-fi-to) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a technique of decoration by scratching through a surface.

Example Sentence

The artist used sgraffito to scratch the picture into the wall.

More Example Sentences

Sgraffito adds texture to the artwork.

Synonyms

scratched decoration; incised design; etched art

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