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 Laser engraving costs $10, and the company recommends simple illustrations for best results and to use your own images and graphics that are appropriate. Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2024 Huston, 29, looked at his bronze almost with wonder, turning it in his hands, gazing at the engraving. Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 29 July 2024 While on a hike with his father, a 13-year-old recently found a Roman-era ring with an engraving of the goddess Minerva. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2024 Students produce T-shirts, use 3D printing to create other items, and do laser engraving to make name tags, selling all these products to local stores as well as the school. John Gardner, Fortune, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for engraving 

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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 18 Aug. 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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