air scribe en · NOUN
Etymology
By surface analysis, air + scribe (“drawing implement used in engraving and etching”).
Meanings
- A small handheld stylus which utilizes pneumatically-pressurized air to intricately carve into rocks, usually to extract fossils or other desired objects such as precious stones.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| air scribes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |