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to engrave
01
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
02
to cut a surface with a pattern, design, or letters
Transitive: to engrave a surface with a design
03
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
04
to imprint deeply in one's memory, leaving a lasting impression or recollection
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engrave
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grave
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engraved
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engraved
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engraving
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engraving
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Example
The jeweler engraved the couple's initials on the wedding ring.
The sculptor engraved the historical dates on the marble monument.
The engraver skillfully engraved the family crest on the silver tray.
The jeweler engraved the silver locket with a delicate rose motif.
The master printer engraved a series of landscapes onto zinc plates.
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