repoussage

noun

re·​pous·​sage

rə̇¦pü¦säzh

plural -s

1

: the art or process of hammering out or pressing thin metal from the reverse side

2

: the hammering out of an etching and photoengraving plate from behind to level up any part that has been worked into a depression

Word History

Etymology

French, from repousser + -age

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