Definition of engrave

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Engrave (v. t.) To cut with a graving instrument in order to form an inscription or pictorial representation; to carve figures; to mark with incisions.

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Engrave :: Engrave (v. t.) To deposit in the grave; to bury.
Brass :: Brass (n.) A brass plate engraved with a figure or device. Specifically, one used as a memorial to the dead, and generally having the portrait, coat of arms, etc..
Engraving :: Engraving (n.) An impression from an engraved plate, block of wood, or other material; a print..
Diesinker :: Diesinker (n.) An engraver of dies for stamping coins, medals, etc..
Plasma :: Plasma (n.) A variety of quartz, of a color between grass green and leek green, which is found associated with common chalcedony. It was much esteemed by the ancients for making engraved ornaments..
Graver :: Graver (n.) One who graves; an engraver or a sculptor; one whose occupation is te cut letters or figures in stone or other hard material.
Engraved :: Engraved (p. p.) of Engrav.
Chemitype :: Chemitype (n.) One of a number of processes by which an impression from an engraved plate is obtained in relief, to be used for printing on an ordinary printing press..
Print :: Print (v. i.) To use or practice the art of typography; to take impressions of letters, figures, or electrotypes, engraved plates, or the like..
Character :: Character (v. t.) To engrave; to inscribe.
Galvanography :: Galvanography (n.) A method of producing by means of electrotyping process (without etching) copperplates which can be printed from in the same manner as engraved plates.
Chemiglyphic :: Chemiglyphic (a.) Engraved by a voltaic battery.
Mormon :: Mormon (n.) One of a sect in the United States, followers of Joseph Smith, who professed to have found an addition to the Bible, engraved on golden plates, called the Book of Mormon, first published in 1830. The Mormons believe in polygamy, and their hierarchy of apostles, etc., has control of civil and religious matters..
Engravement :: Engravement (n.) Engraving.
Circumscribe :: Circumscribe (v. t.) to write or engrave around.
Engravement :: Engravement (n.) Engraved work.
Engraved :: Engraved (a.) Having the surface covered with irregular, impressed lines..
Engraving :: Engraving (n.) That which is engraved; an engraved plate.
Box :: Box (n.) A tree or shrub, flourishing in different parts of the world. The common box (Buxus sempervirens) has two varieties, one of which, the dwarf box (B. suffruticosa), is much used for borders in gardens. The wood of the tree varieties, being very hard and smooth, is extensively used in the arts, as by turners, engravers, mathematical instrument makers, etc..
Intagliated :: Intagliated (a.) Engraved in intaglio; as, an intagliated stone..
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