1. the process of shaping a rough diamond by grinding it against another diamond
Usage: technical; jewelry/gemology

1. to shape or grind (a diamond) by the bruting process
Usage: technical; jewelry/gemology
2. to spread rumors or gossip about someone or something
Usage: archaic; informal

Examples

• The jeweler spent hours bruting the diamond to achieve the correct shape.
• Bruting is a delicate step in diamond cutting that requires great skill.
• The rough stone was sent to the workshop for bruting before polishing.
• It was bruted about town that the mayor would resign.
• She bruted the news to everyone she met.