3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Engrave \En*grave"\, v. t. [imp. {Engraved}; p. p. {Engraved} or
{Engraven}; p. pr & vb n. {Engraving}.] [Pref. en- + grave
to carve: cf OF engraver.]
1. To cut in to make by incision. [Obs.]
Full many wounds in his corrupted flesh He did
engrave. --Spenser.
2. To cut with a graving instrument in order to form an
inscription or pictorial representation; to carve figures;
to mark with incisions.
Like . . . . a signet thou engrave the two stones
with the names of the children of Israel. --Ex.
xxviii. 11.
3. To form or represent by means of incisions upon wood,
stone, metal, or the like as to engrave an inscription.
4. To impress deeply; to infix, as if with a graver.
Engrave principles in men's minds. --Locke.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Engraved \En*graved"\, a.
1. Made by engraving or ornamented with engraving.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Having the surface covered with irregular,
impressed lines.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
engraved
adj : cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design";
"engraved invitations" [syn: {etched}, {graven}, {incised},
{inscribed}]
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