单词 | punchwork |
释义 | > as lemmaspunchwork punchwork n. craftwork (of various types) performed with a punch (sense 5); the design resulting from such work; frequently attributive. ΚΠ 1873 W. E. Griffis Mikado's Empire i. xxi. 202 During the Middle Ages, the arts of pottery, lacquering, gilding, bronze-casting, engraving and chasing, chisel and punch work, swordmaking, goldsmith's work, were brought to a perfection never since excelled. 1914 Biblical World 44 86 French embroidery, eyelet work, punch work..and Irish Embroidery..are taught. 1979 Country Life 26 Apr. (Suppl.) 49/1 Raised gesso decoration..with punchwork background. 1996 L. O'Keeffe Shoes vii. 358 The dot-and-circle punchwork patterning of a 15th century chopine..derived from bookbinding. < as lemmas |
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