Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
engraved
verb (past tense of engrave)
/ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
Definition
To cut or carve a design onto a hard surface.
Examples
- The artist engraved a beautiful pattern on the metal plate.
- She received a gift with her initials engraved on it.
- The trophies were engraved with the winners’ names.
Meaning
Engraved refers to the process of creating a permanent design or text on materials like metal, wood, or glass through cutting or etching.
Synonyms
- etched
- carved
- inscribed