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burin

/ˈbjʊərɪn/ /ˈbʊrɪn/

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Visual illustration for the word "archaeologists" - Someone who studies or practises archaeology.
archaeologistsnoun
/ˌɑːrkiˈɒlədʒɪsts/ /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒɪsts/

Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

"Archaeologists carefully dig in the dirt, looking for clues about past civilizations. "

Visual illustration for the word "metal" - (heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.
metalnoun
/ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩]

(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.

"The mining company explored for metal ores in the remote mountain ranges. "

Visual illustration for the word "details" - Something small enough to escape casual notice.
detailsnoun
/dɪˈteɪlz/

Something small enough to escape casual notice.

"Note this fine detail in the lower left corner."

Visual illustration for the word "engraving" - To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.
engravingverb
/ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/ /ɛnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/

To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.

"He engraved the plaque with his name."

Visual illustration for the word "prehistoric" - Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
prehistoricadjective
/ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/ /ˌpriːhɪˈstɑːrɪk/

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

"an ancient city  an ancient forest"

Visual illustration for the word "carefully" - Sorrowfully.
carefullyadverb
/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Visual illustration for the word "graver" - A burin
gravernoun
/ˈɡɹeɪvə(ɹ)/

A burin

"The artist carefully guided the graver across the copper plate, creating fine lines for the etching. "

Visual illustration for the word "intricate" - Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.
intricateadjective
/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

Visual illustration for the word "chisel" - A cutting tool consisting of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end. It may be provided with a handle at the other end. It is used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by placing the sharp edge against the material to be cut and pushing or pounding the other end with a hammer or mallet.
chiselnoun
/ˈtʃɪzəl/

A cutting tool consisting of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end. It may be provided with a handle at the other end. It is used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by placing the sharp edge against the material to be cut and pushing or pounding the other end with a hammer or mallet.

"The sculptor used a chisel to carefully shape the marble. "

Visual illustration for the word "carving" - To cut.
carvingverb
[ˈkɑɹvɪŋ]

To cut.

"The carpenter was carving intricate designs into the wooden chair. "

Visual illustration for the word "discovered" - To find or learn something for the first time.
discoveredverb
/dɪsˈkʌvəd/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚd/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

Visual illustration for the word "artist" - A person who creates art.
artistnoun
/ˈɑːtɪst/ /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/

A person who creates art.

"My sister is a talented artist; she paints beautiful landscapes. "