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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Incised :: Incised (a.) Cut in; carved; engraved.
Chemiglyphic :: Chemiglyphic (a.) Engraved by a voltaic battery.
Carve :: Carve (v. i.) To exercise the trade of a sculptor or carver; to engrave or cut figures.
Chisel :: Chisel (v. t.) To cut, pare, gouge, or engrave with a chisel; as, to chisel a block of marble into a statue..
Point :: Point (n.) An instrument which pricks or pierces, as a sort of needle used by engravers, etchers, lace workers, and others; also, a pointed cutting tool, as a stone cutter's point; -- called also pointer..
Dactylioglyph :: Dactylioglyph (n.) An engraver of gems for rings and other ornaments.
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.
Mezzotint :: Mezzotint (v. t.) To engrave in mezzotint.
Write :: Write (v. t.) To impress durably; to imprint; to engrave; as, truth written on the heart..
Insculptured :: Insculptured (p. a.) Engraved.
Gules :: Gules (n.) The tincture red, indicated in seals and engraved figures of escutcheons by parallel vertical lines. Hence, used poetically for a red color or that which is red..
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.
Blackball :: Blackball (n.) A composition for blacking shoes, boots, etc.; also, one for taking impressions of engraved work..
Incise :: Incise (v. t.) To cut in or into with a sharp instrument; to carve; to engrave.
Sculp :: Sculp (v. t.) To sculpture; to carve; to engrave.
Plate :: Plate (n.) A piece of metal on which anything is engraved for the purpose of being printed; hence, an impression from the engraved metal; as, a book illustrated with plates; a fashion plate..
Engravery :: Engravery (n.) The trade or work of an engraver.
Polytype :: Polytype (n.) A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc. (see citation); as, a polytype in relief..
Block :: Block (v. t.) A piece of box or other wood for engravers' work.
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