1. decorates metal with wavy patterns by inlaying with gold or silver
Usage: metalworking

1. plural of damascene; decorated metalwork with wavy patterns
Usage: metalworking

Examples

• The craftsman damascenes the steel blade with intricate gold patterns.
• She damascenes jewelry boxes as her specialty.
• The museum displays beautiful damascenes from the 16th century.
• These damascenes show the finest examples of Syrian metalwork.
• He learned to damascene from his grandfather.
• The sword’s damascenes gleamed in the light.