embossment (n.)

  1. an impression produced by pressure or printing

    [ Syn: imprint ]

  2. sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

    [ Syn: relief , relievo , rilievo , sculptural relief ]

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