as in etching
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
the doomed climber graved his initials into the rock face
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The bowl itself looks like a flower petal, and features detailed, spiral etching in the center.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026 -
If Your Glassware Is Etched If the haze remains after testing or treating with vinegar, etching is likely the culprit.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lubeck’s distinctive style—marked by one-of-a-kind antique stones and intricate hand-engraving work—caught Swift’s eye.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Less than six months after Cesar Chavez died, his family members were in Santa Ana engraving their names in cement during a groundbreaking for Cesar Chavez Continuation High School.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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To maintain order, police are also launching a road safety checkpoint on Highway 80, carving out emergency lanes on main roads and shuttering the 14th and 16th Street parking lots.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Once overshadowed by its famous neighbor, Mobile is carving out its own culinary identity with historic flavors and a growing national spotlight.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Graving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graving. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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