engraving

noun

en·​grav·​ing in-ˈgrā-viŋ How to pronounce engraving (audio)
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1
: the act or process of one that engraves
2
: something that is engraved: such as
a
: an engraved printing surface
b
: engraved work
3
: an impression from an engraved printing surface

Examples of engraving in a Sentence

She studied engraving in an art class.
Recent Examples on the Web The engraving was framed with a clipping from the Chicago Tribune from the morning of April 15, 1865, the day Lincoln died, the day after he was shot. Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024 Attention to detail starts outside the home, where golden fleur-de-lis accent the wrought iron fencing and a graphic black-and-white tile design greets you at the entrance, alongside a door knob display that features a Gothic Revival-like engraving. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024 Inside, guests enjoyed the chance to pick their favorite Pandora bracelet or necklace from a custom engraving station, personalizing locket charms. Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024 Grab it in one of 10 shades or customize your mug with a personalized engraving. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 Thus, the idea of creating exquisite pieces (some selling for more than $500,000) that can be used to showcase the role of hunters in conservation through stunning, deep-relief engraving while raising funds for conservation was born. Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 Bats can be personalized with custom laser engraving, and the company’s pro-model bats are made from hand split maple, ash and yellow birch. Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024 The duo already have plans for a second collection that will offer personalized engravings and precious stones. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024 Created about 2,000 years ago, the distinctive panels feature both engravings and paintings, some of which appear to be linked by a common belief system. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of engraving was in 1599

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Cite this Entry

“Engraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engraving. Accessed 8 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

engraving

noun
en·​grav·​ing
in-ˈgrā-viŋ
1
: the art of cutting something especially into the surface of wood, stone, or metal
2
: a print made from an engraved surface
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