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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
Examples
The jeweler engraved the couple's initials on the wedding ring.
The engraver skillfully engraved the family crest on the silver tray.
02
to cut a surface with a pattern, design, or letters
Transitive: to engrave a surface with a design
Examples
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.
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
Examples
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.
04
to imprint deeply in one's memory, leaving a lasting impression or recollection
Transitive
Examples
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.
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