Engrave: meaning, definitions and examples

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engrave

[ ɪnˈɡreɪv ]

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on metal

To carve, cut, or etch into a material, especially metal, by using a sharp tool or laser.

Synonyms

carve, etch, impress, inscribe

Examples of usage

The jeweler engraved the couple's initials on the back of the watch.
She engraved a beautiful design on the silver bracelet.
The artist engraved a detailed image of the city skyline onto the metal plate.

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on wood

To cut or carve a design or words onto wood by using a sharp tool.

Synonyms

carve, etch, impress, inscribe

Examples of usage

The craftsman engraved intricate patterns onto the wooden furniture.
He engraved his name on the bottom of the wooden sculpture.

Translations

Translations of the word "engrave" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gravar

🇮🇳 उकेरणा

🇩🇪 gravieren

🇮🇩 mengukir

🇺🇦 гравірувати

🇵🇱 grawerować

🇯🇵 彫る (ほる)

🇫🇷 graver

🇪🇸 grabar

🇹🇷 kazımak

🇰🇷 새기다

🇸🇦 نقش

🇨🇿 rytin

🇸🇰 ryť

🇨🇳 雕刻 (diāokè)

🇸🇮 gravirati

🇮🇸 grafa

🇰🇿 ойып жазу

🇬🇪 გამოჭრა

🇦🇿 oymaq

🇲🇽 grabar

Word origin

The word 'engrave' originated from the Old French word 'engraver', which in turn came from the Latin word 'in' meaning 'in' or 'on', and 'graver' meaning 'to carve'. The practice of engraving has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations where engravings were used on various materials for decorative and informational purposes.

See also: grave, gravel, gravely, graveyard, gravy.