What is "repouss'e work"

Repouss'e \Re*pous`s['e]"\ (re -p??`s?"), a. [F., p. p. of repousser to thrust back; pref re- + pousser to push. See Push.]

1. Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal.

2. 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. Repouss['e] work.

   Repouss['e] work, ornamentation of metal in relief by pressing or hammering on the reverse side.