pyrography

American  

[pahy-rog-ruh-fee] / paɪˈrɒg rə fi /

noun

plural

pyrographies

1. the process of burning designs on wood, leather, etc., with a heated tool.

2. a design made by this process.

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pyrography British  

/ ˌpaɪrəʊˈɡræfɪk, paɪˈrɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the art or process of burning designs on wood or leather with heated tools or a flame

2. a design made by this process

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Other Word Forms

• pyrographer noun
• pyrographic adjective

Etymology

Origin of pyrography

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; pyro- + -graphy

Example Sentences

“Yes; I am going to etch the name ‘Dandelion Camp’ in the wood with a red-hot poker, and sketch the dandelions about the name in pyrography, also.

From Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth

In the second were displayed china painting, pyrography, and paintings in oil, water color, and pastel, all by Missouri women.

From Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission by Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission

Pyrography Carved paddles, war clubs, hiking sticks, etc., were used to display the artistic ability of the boys who brought to camp pyrography sets.

From Camping For Boys by Gibson, Henry William

They learned that pyrography with a hot poker was very profitable.

From The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado by Hough, Emerson

With the aid of a pyrography set the name of the camp and that of the owner of the knife was burned on the handle.

From Camping For Boys by Gibson, Henry William