gradine

noun (1)

gra·dine | \ ˈgrāˌdēn, grəˈdēn\

variants: or gradin \ ˈgrādᵊn \

plural -s

Definition of gradine

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : one of a series of low steps or seats raised one above another

2 : a shelf at the back of an altar on which candlesticks and flowers are placed in a Christian church

gradine

noun (2)

gra·dine | \ grəˈdēn\

plural -s

Definition of gradine (Entry 2 of 2)

: a toothed chisel used by sculptors

History and Etymology for gradine

Noun (1)

French gradin, from Italian gradino, diminutive of grado step, degree, from Latin gradus

Noun (2)

French, from Italian gradina, from grado step

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