Engrave: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ช
engrave
[ ษชnหษกreษชv ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "engrave" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gravar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคฐเคฃเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gravieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengukir
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐะฒัััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ grawerowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฝซใ (ใปใ)
๐ซ๐ท graver
๐ช๐ธ grabar
๐น๐ท kazฤฑmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ธฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุด
๐จ๐ฟ rytin
๐ธ๐ฐ ryลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅป (diฤokรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ gravirati
๐ฎ๐ธ grafa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะนัะฟ ะถะฐะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแญแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oymaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,553, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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