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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Burin \Bu"rin\, n. [F. burin, cf It burino, bulino; prob. from OHG. bora borer, bor[=o]n to bore, G. bohren See 1st {Bore}.] 1. 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. 2. The manner or style of execution of an engraver; as a soft burin; a brilliant burin. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: burin n : a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving
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