gravure Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print
   intaglio; intaglio printing.
   
2. noun a printing plate used in the process of gravure
   
3. noun an intaglio print produced by gravure
   heliogravure; photogravure.
   
4. noun the act of intaglio printing
   

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