‖n. [ F. See Repoussé. ] (Art) Art or process of hammering out or pressing thin metal from the reverse side: (1) in producing repoussé work; (2) in leveling up any part of an etched plate that has been worked so as to cause a depression. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

‖a. [ F., p. p. of repousser to thrust back; pref re- + pousser to push. See Push. ] (a) Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal. (b) Ornamented with patterns in relief made by pressing or hammering on the reverse side; -- said of thin metal, or of a vessel made of thin metal. -- n. Repoussé work. [ 1913 Webster ]

Repoussé work, ornamentation of metal in relief by pressing or hammering on the reverse side. [ 1913 Webster ]