gemcutter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lapidarist who cuts gems, usually precious or semiprecious, to make them suitable in size, shape, color and appearance, usually for use in jewellery such as rings or earrings.
  2. A lapidarist who creates hardstone carvings or miniature sculpture from gemstones such as jade.

Word forms

gemcutter gemcutters gem-cutter gem cutter

Etymology

From gem + cutter.

Related words

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