Definition of grave

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of grave is as below...

Grave (n.) To carve out or give shape to, by cutting with a chisel; to sculpture; as, to grave an image..

Lern More About Grave

Engraved :: Engraved (a.) Having the surface covered with irregular, impressed lines..
Character :: Character (v. t.) To engrave; to inscribe.
Tatou :: Tatou (n.) The giant armadillo (Priodontes gigas) of tropical South America. It becomes nearly five feet long including the tail. It is noted for its burrowing powers, feeds largely upon dead animals, and sometimes invades human graves..
Graving :: Graving (n.) That which is graved or carved.
Saturnist :: Saturnist (n.) A person of a dull, grave, gloomy temperament..
Gravelling :: Gravelling (n.) The act of covering with gravel.
Parapegm :: Parapegm (n.) An engraved tablet, usually of brass, set up in a public place..
Circumscribe :: Circumscribe (v. t.) to write or engrave around.
Pothole :: Pothole (n.) A circular hole formed in the rocky beds of rivers by the grinding action of stones or gravel whirled round by the water in what was at first a natural depression of the rock.
Sharp-cut :: Sharp-cut (a.) Cut sharply or definitely, or so as to make a clear, well-defined impression, as the lines of an engraved plate, and the like; clear-cut; hence, having great distinctness; well-defined; clear..
Footstone :: Footstone (n.) The stone at the foot of a grave; -- opposed to headstone.
#NAME? :: -grave () A final syllable signifying a ruler, as in landgrave, margrave. See Margrave..
Cut :: Cut (n.) An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving; as, a book illustrated with fine cuts..
Grave :: Grave (superl.) Of importance; momentous; weighty; influential; sedate; serious; -- said of character, relations, etc.; as, grave deportment, character, influence, etc..
Ballast :: Ballast (a.) The larger solids, as broken stone or gravel, used in making concrete..
Diluvium :: Diluvium (n.) A deposit of superficial loam, sand, gravel, stones, etc., caused by former action of flowing waters, or the melting of glacial ice..
Exergue :: Exergue (n.) The small space beneath the base line of a subject engraved on a coin or medal. It usually contains the date, place, engraver's name, etc., or other subsidiary matter..
Drone :: Drone (v. i.) That which gives out a grave or monotonous tone or dull sound; as: (a) A drum. [Obs.] Halliwell. (b) The part of the bagpipe containing the two lowest tubes, which always sound the key note and the fifth..
Print :: Print (n.) An impression taken from anything, as from an engraved plate..
Grave :: Grave (n.) An excavation in the earth as a place of burial; also, any place of interment; a tomb; a sepulcher. Hence: Death; destruction..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us