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Sb70012 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Recessed die

Embossing relief images formed by using a recessed die.

Source: Longman Dictionary

In my opinion a recessed die means = a metal shaper fitted (fixed) in a wall used in the factories.

Recessed = fixed into a hollow or space on the wall or ceiling
Die = a metal block used to press or cut something into a particular shape

Am I right?

(I have asked this question in other forums and they have answered me but I have not fully understood their answers.)

Thank you
  

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sb70012 Am I right? No. You must consider the topic.

— Mister Micawber

  • sb70012 Am I right?
  • No.
  • You must consider the topic.
  • They are making images in relief, which requires a die that is not convex but concave.
  • A recessed die is used to make coins, for instance, or these:
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sb70012Am I right?
No. You must consider the topic. They are making images in relief, which requires a die that is not convex but concave. A recessed die is used to make coins, for instance, or these:
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