Pointel (Noun)
Meaning
A tool used by an engraver.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The engraver carefully selected a pointel with a fine tip to add intricate details to the design.
- To create a series of fine lines, the artist loaded the pointel into the engraving machine.
- With the pointel, the craftsman could achieve a level of precision that was impossible with a standard engraving tool.
- The engraver's workhorse pointel had been used for years, but it still produced clean lines and precise details.
- After years of use, the pointel's tip had begun to wear down, requiring the engraver to replace it with a new one.