Scorper (Noun)
Meaning
A graver used to scoop out broad areas when engraving wood or metal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The engraver carefully selected a scorper with a curved blade to remove the background from the intricate design.
- A scorper is a specialized tool used to quickly remove large areas of material in the early stages of engraving.
- She dipped the scorper in a shallow container of oil to keep it from getting too hot during the engraving process.
- To create the desired texture, the artist used a combination of a pointed graver and a flat scorper to clear away sections of the metal surface.
- His experienced hand moved deftly as he employed the scorper to scoop out a broad area of the woodblock, forming the background of the design.