scauper

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noun

A tool with a semicircular edge, used by engravers to clear away the spaces between the lines of an engraving.

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scorper
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Meanings

nounscauper (plural scaupers)

plural scaupers · alternative scooper · alternative scorper

  1. A tool with a semicircular edge, used by engravers to clear away the spaces between the lines of an engraving.

    If you can, engrave some scroll work on the silver cap with a sharp scauper

    1889, P. Tracy, “Note on Mounting Shark Teeth”, in Science-Gossip

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna graver used to scoop out broad areas when engraving wood or metal

Similar
scorper
Broader
gravergraving toolpointel
Also see
scooper

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

Compare scalper.

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APA

scauper. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scauper

MLA

“scauper.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scauper. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “scauper,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scauper.

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