glyph

Found in thesaurus: glyptic art, glyptography

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glyph
n. small decorative sculpture of a figure, carving; heiroglyph, picture used to represent a word or idea; symbol that conveys an idea nonverbally

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Glyph
In typography, a glyph is an elemental symbol within an agreed set of symbols, intended to represent a readable character for the purposes of writing. As such, glyphs are considered to be unique marks that collectively add up to the spelling of a word, or otherwise contribute to a specific meaning of what is written, with that meaning dependent on cultural and social usage.

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glyph

Noun
1. glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief
(hypernym) glyptic art, glyptography


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Glyph
(n.)
A sunken channel or groove, usually vertical. See Triglyph.
  

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glyph
Synonyms and related words:
anaglyph, bas-relief, boss, cameo, cameo glass, cavo-rilievo, cut glass, embossment, glyptograph, high relief, intaglio, intaglio rilevato, intaglio rilievo, low relief, mask, medal, medallion, plaquette, relief, relievo, sculptured glass
  

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