Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Stichel

English translation:

burin, graver

Added to glossary by Veronika Neuhold
Jan 24, 2007 15:20
17 yrs ago
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German term

Stichel

German to English Science Archaeology excavations
Metallgegenstände, die eine beginnende Kupfer- und Bronzeindustrie anzeigen, wie z.B. die Herstellung von Stichel mit hölzernem Griff.
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Jan 24, 2007 16:25: Steffen Walter changed "Field" from "Social Sciences" to "Science"

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graver

• Stichel=style=chisel=graver=graving tool
http://deutsch-englisch.englisch-infos.info/ds22.htm

burin

1. A steel cutting tool with a sharp beveled point, used in engraving or carving stone. Also called graver.
2. The style or technique of an engraver's work.
3. Archaeology. A stone tool with a chisellike head. Also called graver.

http://www.answers.com/topic/burin
Peer comment(s):

agree BrigitteHilgner : Or "burin".
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Yes- a burin could be used with a wooden handle http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/stoneage/tool-nf.html
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "I don't trust in bilingual dictionaries, so thank you for providing the second link!"
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chisel, graving tool

couple of options offered by Ernst
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stylus

Another possibility.

This link says:

stylus: Writing stick made out of reed, wood, metal or bone
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