(ˌstɛrɪˈɒtəmɪ; ˌstɪər-) n (Art Terms) the art of cutting three-dimensional solids into particular shapes[C18: from French stéréotomie. See stereo-, -tomy]
stereotomy
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stereotomy
The art of cutting solids, e.g. stone, into certain figures or shapes.