Definitions

1. verb

to stamp or impress (a design or pattern) into a surface, especially metal

“The craftsman incused the intricate design onto the silver pendant.”

2. noun

a recessed design or figure, especially one incised into a coin or medal

“The coin featured a distinctive incuse of a royal crest.”

3. noun

a mold or die for impressing designs onto a surface

“The metalworker used the incuse to create identical patterns on the metal sheets.”