engraver

noun

engrav·​er

ə̇nˈgrāvə(r), 

en-

plural -s

1

: one that engraves

especially : one whose work is the production of engraving (as on silverware or on plates for use in printing) by hand or mechanical processes

2

a

: photoengraver

b

: engraver beetle

—usually used in combination

fir engravers

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