Burin

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Burin \Bu"rin\, n. [F. burin, cf. It. burino, bulino; prob. from
     OHG. bora borer, bor[=o]n to bore, G. bohren. See 1st
     {Bore}.]
     1. The cutting tool of an engraver on metal, used in line
        engraving. It is made of tempered steel, one end being
        ground off obliquely so as to produce a sharp point, and


        the other end inserted in a handle; a graver; also, the
        similarly shaped tool used by workers in marble.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. The manner or style of execution of an engraver; as, a
        soft burin; a brilliant burin.
        [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  burin
       n : a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for
           engraving