 engrave |
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| 1. | [ verb ] carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface | |
| Synonyms: | inscribe grave | |
| Examples: | "engrave a pen" "engraved the winner's name onto the trophy cup" |
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| Related terms: | carve carve character engraver | |
| 2. | [ verb ] impress or affect deeply | |
| Examples: | "The event engraved itself into her memory" |
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| Related terms: | affect | |
| 3. | [ verb ] carve, cut, or etch a design or letters into | |
| Examples: | "engrave the pen with the owner's name" |
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| Related terms: | carve | |
| 4. | [ verb ] (printing) carve, cut, or etch into a block used for printing or print from such a block | |
| Examples: | "engrave a letter" |
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| Related terms: | print stipple benday art engraving | |
| Similar spelling: |
engraver engraved en_garde engraving engram encroacher engraft encroach Ensor Engraulis Enger |
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