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Definition of Burin
1. Noun. A chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving.
Generic synonyms: Chisel
Definition of Burin
1. 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.
Definition of Burin
1. Noun. A chisel with a sharp point, used for engraving; a graver. ¹
2. Noun. A prehistoric flint tool. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Burin
1. an engraving tool [n -S]