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engraving
noun
: the art of cutting something into the surface of wood, stone, or metal
: a picture made from an engraved surface
Full Definition of ENGRAVING
1
: the act or process of one that engraves
2
3
: an impression from an engraved printing surface
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First Known Use of ENGRAVING
1599
Rhymes with ENGRAVING
ENGRAVING Defined for Kids
engraving
noun en·grav·ing \in-ˈgrā-viŋ\
Definition of ENGRAVING for Kids
1
: the art of cutting something especially into the surface of wood, stone, or metal
2
: a print made from a cut surface
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