Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

engrave

verb
/ɪnˈɡreɪv/
Definition
To cut or carve a design or text into a hard surface.
Examples
  • She decided to engrave her initials on the bracelet.
  • The artist will engrave intricate designs onto the metal plate.
  • They engraved the trophy with the winner’s name.
Meaning
Engraving refers to the art of creating a permanent image or text on an object by cutting into the material’s surface.
Synonyms
  • carve
  • etch
  • imprint
  • inscribe