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to engrave
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incidere, disegnare
to carve or cut a design or lettering into a hard surface, such as metal or stone
Transitive: to engrave a design on a surface
Example
The engraver skillfully engraved the family crest on the silver tray.
The jeweler engraved the couple 's initials on the wedding ring.
The sculptor engraved the historical dates on the marble monument.
02
incidere, intagliare
to cut a surface with a pattern, design, or letters
Transitive: to engrave a surface with a design
Example
The metalworker engraved the brass plate with the recipient 's name and achievements.
The jeweler engraved the silver locket with a delicate rose motif.
The artist engraved the marble surface with intricate patterns inspired by ancient mythology.
03
incidere, intagliare
to cut a design, image, or text onto a block of material, such as wood, metal, or linoleum, for the purpose of creating prints
Transitive: to engrave a design
Example
The traditional woodblock printmaker painstakingly engraved Japanese characters onto a cherry wood block.
The master printer engraved a series of landscapes onto zinc plates.
The artist engraved a detailed illustration, preparing it for printing onto handmade paper.
04
imprimere, incidere
to imprint deeply in one's memory, leaving a lasting impression or recollection
Transitive
Example
The traumatic experience of the accident was engraved in his mind.
The heartfelt words of the farewell speech were engraved in the retiring principal 's memory.
The haunting melody of the music piece was engraved in her soul, evoking emotions that words could not express.
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The engraver skillfully engraved the family crest on the silver tray.
The jeweler engraved the couple's initials on the wedding ring.
The sculptor engraved the historical dates on the marble monument.
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