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

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

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

If soft wood, such as basswood or pine was used, it may be treated by burning with the pyrography outfit.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

The multitude of indifferently executed small articles which followed the introduction of pyrography is beginning to disappear, people are considering the art more seriously and applying it to more dignified uses.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 2 by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)

The pyrography outfit was produced, and for fifteen minutes Prince Ferdinand William Otto labored, his head on one side, his royal tongue slightly protruded.

From Long Live the King! by Rinehart, Mary Roberts