1. to decorate (metal, especially steel) with inlaid gold or silver in a wavy pattern
Usage: often used in metalworking and jewelry-making

1. plural of damascene; decorative inlaid work on metal, typically featuring gold or silver on steel
Usage: refers to the finished product or the technique itself

Examples

• The craftsman damaskeens the sword blade with intricate gold patterns.
• She damaskeens jewelry using traditional Middle Eastern techniques.
• The museum displayed beautiful damaskeens from the Ottoman period.
• He learned to damasceen steel during his apprenticeship.
• The damaskeens on that dagger show exceptional artistry.
• Ancient artisans damaskeened weapons with elaborate designs.