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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
Example
The jeweler engraved the couple's initials on the wedding ring.
The engraver skillfully engraved the family crest on the silver tray.
The sculptor engraved the historical dates on the marble monument.
02
to cut a surface with a pattern, design, or letters
Transitive: to engrave a surface with a design
Example
The artist engraved the marble surface with intricate patterns inspired by ancient mythology.
The sculptor engraved the granite monument with the names of fallen soldiers.
The master calligrapher engraved the wooden plaque with flowing script.
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
Example
The artist engraved a detailed illustration, preparing it for printing onto handmade paper.
The traditional woodblock printmaker painstakingly engraved Japanese characters onto a cherry wood block.
The master printer engraved a series of landscapes onto zinc plates.
04
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 lessons learned from his failures and triumphs were engraved in his character.
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engrave
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