Engraver: meaning, definitions and examples

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engraver

 

[ ษชnหˆษกreษชvษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic profession

A person who cuts, carves, or etches into a surface, especially for printing images or inscriptions.

Synonyms

carver, engraving artist, etcher

Examples of usage

  • The engraver carefully crafted the intricate design onto the metal plate.
  • She was known as a talented engraver, creating beautiful illustrations for books.
  • The engraver's skillful hands brought the detailed portrait to life.
  • The engraver used a fine tool to create delicate patterns on the glass surface.
  • His work as an engraver was highly sought after in the art community.

Translations

Translations of the word "engraver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gravador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค•เฅ‡เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Graveur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengukir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฒะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grawer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝซๅˆปๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท graveur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grabador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oymacฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๊ฐ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rytec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rytec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›•ๅˆปๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klesar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะฐะฒะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qravรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grabador

Etymology

The word 'engraver' originated from the Old French word 'engraver', which means 'to carve or scratch'. The art of engraving has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations where images and inscriptions were carved into various surfaces. Engraving has been used for artistic, decorative, and practical purposes throughout history, with skilled engravers creating intricate designs on metal, wood, glass, and other materials.

See also: engraving, engravings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,287, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.