1. the art or process of inlaying gold, silver, or other metals into steel or iron to create decorative patterns
Usage: also called damascene work; often used in metalworking and jewelry
2. an object or surface decorated using the damascening technique

1. to decorate (metal) by inlaying gold, silver, or other metals into the surface
Usage: present participle of damascene

Examples

• The craftsman spent months perfecting the damascening on the sword blade.
• Damascening is an ancient technique that originated in the Middle East.
• The jeweler was damascening a silver bracelet with delicate gold patterns.
• This damascening features intricate floral designs inlaid in gold.
• She learned damascening from a master metalworker in Damascus.
• The damascened dagger was a prized possession of the collector.
• He began damascening the steel surface with thin threads of gold wire.