Definitions for basse-taille

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Spelling: [bahs-tah-yuh]

IPA: /bɑsˈtɑ yə/

Basse-Taille is a 12 letter English word.

You can make 660 anagrams from letters in basse-taille (-aabeeillsst).

Definitions for basse-taille

adjective

1. of or relating to an enameling technique in which transparent enamels are fused over a background carved in low relief, or to a piece, as of jewelry, so enameled.

Origin of basse-taille

1895-1900; French, equivalent to basse low (see base²) + taille cutting (see tail²)

Examples for basse-taille

The basse-taille process is also a combination of metal work in the form of engraving, carving and enamelling.

basse-taille: Low cutting of metal beneath the line of the surface, used in enamelling.

M. Falize initiated the production of a gold cup which was enamelled in the basse-taille manner.