burin

burin has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 5.

Definitions

• n.. The cutting tool of an engraver on metal, used in line engraving. It is made of tempered steel, one end being ground off obliquely so as to produce a sharp point, and the other end inserted in a handle; a graver; also, the similarly shaped tool used by workers in marble.
• n.. The manner or style of execution of an engraver; as, a soft burin; a brilliant burin.
• n.. a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving