embossment

• Nom désignant un motif ou un dessin en relief créé à la surface d'un matériau par pression, impression ou sculpture, souvent utilisé dans l'art et la décoration.

A noun referring to a raised design or pattern created on a surface through pressure, printing, or carving, often used in art and decoration.

1. Raised design or patternC1formal

   A design, pattern, or lettering that is raised above the surface of an object, created by pressure or printing.

   Repoussé, relief

   • The cover of the book had a beautiful gold embossment.
   • The embossment on the coin was worn down over time.
   • She admired the intricate embossment on the leather wallet.

   Synonymesbossrelief

2. Sculptural reliefC1formal

   A type of sculpture where shapes are carved or molded on a surface so that they project from the background.

   Relief sculpté

   • The ancient temple walls were covered in stone embossments.
   • The artist specialized in creating embossments from metal sheets.
   • The museum displayed a collection of embossments from the Renaissance period.

   Synonymesreliefrelievo