pointel

A noun referring to a tool used by an engraver for marking or cutting surfaces.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un outil pointu utilisé par un graveur pour tracer des marques ou couper des surfaces, ainsi qu'un poinçon ou une pointe.

1. Engraver's tool C2 formal

   A pointed instrument used by engravers for marking or cutting designs into hard surfaces.

   • The engraver carefully used a pointel to etch the fine lines.
   • He sharpened his pointel before starting the detailed work.
   • The artist's pointel left a precise mark on the metal plate.

   🇫🇷Burin de graveur

   Synonymes: buringraverneedlepointstyle