erosion of material at the foot of a cliff or bank, e g , a sea cliff, or river bank on the outside of a meander Ultimately, the overhang collapses, and the process is repeated
The removal of material at the base of a steep slope or cliff or other exposed rock by the erosive action of waves, running water, or sand-laden wind
The technique of decorating glass in high relief by cutting away part of the glass between the body of an object and its decoration (e g , on a cage cup)
A technique in sculpture by which a form is carved to project outward, then under Undercutting gives a highly three-dimensional effect with deep shadows behind the forms
also known as backing off, cutting an edge or form horizon from behind to increase the sense of thinness or relief
A procedure that removes the appropriate amount of trim around doors and passage ways whereby allowing the floating floor to pass freely underneath