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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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