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chasing


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Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

chasing

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The process of adding detail or ornament on metal by indenting with a hammer and tools without a cutting edge.

Variations

metal chasing

Chasing (Metalwork)

chasing, metal

metal chasing

chased

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