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damascene

/ˈdæm.ə.siːn/

Traduction: Adjectif désuet signifiant 'relatif à la ville de Damas' ou, au sens figuré, 'relatif à une transformation ou conversion soudaine et totale', issu de l'histoire biblique de la conversion de saint Paul sur le chemin de Damas., Nom désignant un motif décoratif ou un dessin obtenu par incrustation d'or ou d'argent dans une surface d'acier, ainsi que l'ouvrage ou la technique correspondante., Verbe vieilli ou technique signifiant orner ou incruster un métal, notamment l'acier, de motifs ondulés ou de dessins, généralement associés à l'art de l'acier de Damas.

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adjective

/ˈdæm.ə.siːn/formalobsolète
  • frAdjectif désuet signifiant 'relatif à la ville de Damas' ou, au sens figuré, 'relatif à une transformation ou conversion soudaine et totale', issu de l'histoire biblique de la conversion de saint Paul sur le chemin de Damas.

An archaic adjective meaning 'of or relating to the city of Damascus' or, in a figurative sense, 'relating to a sudden and complete transformation or conversion,' derived from the biblical story of Saint Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus.

  1. Relating to DamascusC2formalart

    Of or relating to the city of Damascus or its inhabitants.

    frRelatif à Damas

    • The damascene architecture features intricate mosaics.
    • He studied damascene history and culture.
    • The damascene cuisine is known for its rich flavors.
  2. Metalwork patternC2formalart

    Describing metal that is decorated or inlaid with a wavy pattern of different, often precious, metals.

    frDamassé (métal)

    • The sword had a beautiful damascene blade.
    • She admired the damascene jewelry in the museum.
    • The artisan specialized in damascene metalwork.

    Synonymesdamaskwatered

Formes
  • more damascene comparative form
  • most damascene superlative form

noun

/ˈdæm.ə.siːn/C2formal
  • frNom désignant un motif décoratif ou un dessin obtenu par incrustation d'or ou d'argent dans une surface d'acier, ainsi que l'ouvrage ou la technique correspondante.

A noun referring to a decorative design or pattern created by inlaying gold or silver into a steel surface.

  1. Inlaid metalwork designC2formalart

    A decorative technique where gold or silver is inlaid into steel or other metals to create intricate patterns.

    frDamasquinage

    • The sword's blade featured a beautiful damascene pattern.
    • Ancient artisans perfected the art of damascene in the Middle East.
    • The museum displayed a collection of damascene jewelry.
Formes
  • damascenes plural form
  • damascenes' possessive plural form
  • damascene's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈdæm.ə.siːn/C2formaltechnicalobsolète
  • frVerbe vieilli ou technique signifiant orner ou incruster un métal, notamment l'acier, de motifs ondulés ou de dessins, généralement associés à l'art de l'acier de Damas.

An archaic verb meaning to ornament or inlay metal, especially steel, with wavy patterns or designs, typically associated with the craft of Damascus steel.

  1. Inlay metal with gold and silverC2formalart

    To decorate metal, especially steel, by inlaying it with gold or silver, often in intricate patterns.

    frdamasquiner

    • The artisan damascened the sword blade with fine gold wire.
    • He learned the ancient technique of damascening from a master craftsman.
    • The jewelry box was beautifully damascened with silver and gold.

    Synonymesdamaskinlay

Formes
  • damascened past participle
  • damascened past simple
  • damascening present participle
  • damascenes third person singular