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deboss

1 of 1verb
/dɪˈbɔs/
Forms:debosses,debossing,debossed,debossed
1

to press or stamp a design into a surface so it sits below the level of the surface

transitive
  • The leather craftsman skillfully debossed the company logo onto the cover of the notebook.
  • The artist chose to deboss intricate patterns onto the clay surface to add texture.
  • During the printing process, the designer decided to deboss the title on the book cover for a tactile effect.
  • To personalize the luggage, the owner had their initials debossed onto the leather tag.
  • The stationery company offered a service to deboss custom monograms on notecards.