pyrography

[ pahy-rog-ruh-fee ]

noun

, plural py·rog·ra·phies

1. the process of burning designs on wood, leather, etc., with a heated tool.
2. a design made by this process.

pyrography

/ 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

Derived Forms

• pyˈrographer, noun
• pyrographic, adjective

Other Words From

• py·rogra·pher noun
• py·ro·graph·ic [pahy-r, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyrography¹

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

Example Sentences

Ida, who had delayed showing them for that very reason, glanced shyly toward her hostess, and then hesitatingly opened the case which held her pyrography outfit.

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“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.

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I have often grouped three in some glue on a round wooden disk and decorated the wood with pyrography and then used the small sea-snail shells to glue under the three centre pieces.

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

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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.

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