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拓本 — meaning in English

takuhon

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English meaning

  • rubbing noun An image made by pressing paper against a textured surface and shading over it with a crayon or similar tool.
  • squeeze verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.

Senses

拓本 is used for these senses in English:

  • rubbing An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
  • squeeze A moulding, cast or other impression of an object, chiefly a design, inscription etc., especially by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.

squeeze — full definition

  1. verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
  2. verb To force something into a tight space, or manage to fit it in.
  3. verb To put pressure on someone, financially or otherwise.
  4. noun An act of pressing or hugging something.
  5. noun A difficult situation caused by limited time, money, or space.

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