Meaning & use
Pyrography
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The art or technique of decorating wood, leather, or other materials by burning designs into the surface with a heated tool.
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She used pyrography to burn an intricate pattern into the wooden box.
Pyrography classes teach beginners how to control heat and pressure for fine detail.
A note on using this word
The word combines the Greek roots "pyro-" (fire) and "-graphy" (writing or drawing), literally meaning "fire writing."
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wood burning
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