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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEngraver
/ɪnˈɡreɪ.vər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who engraves, especially one who engraves designs on metal or other materials.
"The engraver skillfully etched the intricate patterns onto the silver plate." - 2
A tool or machine used for engraving.
"The artist used an engraver to create detailed illustrations on the wood."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'engraver' originates from the Middle English 'engraven', which comes from the Old French 'engraver', derived from the Latin 'incraʊbare', meaning to carve in. The term has evolved to denote a person who engraves designs onto various materials, reflecting the craftsmanship associated with this art form.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Engraver" is said worldwide
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graveur
Transliteration: gra-vur
"Le graveur a créé une œuvre d'art magnifique."
Graveur
Transliteration: gra-voor
"Der Graveur hat das Design auf das Metall eingraviert."
incisore
Transliteration: in-chi-so-re
"L'incisore ha realizzato un'opera d'arte dettagliata."
grabador
Transliteration: gra-ba-dor
"El grabador trabajó en la creación de una hermosa pieza."
gravador
Transliteration: gra-va-dor
"O gravador fez uma obra-prima em metal."
उकेरने वाला
Transliteration: ukerane wala
"उकेरने वाले ने धातु पर सुंदर डिज़ाइन बनाया।"
雕刻师
Transliteration: diāokè shī
"雕刻师在木材上创造了精美的图案。"
조각가
Transliteration: jogakga
"조각가는 금속에 정교한 디자인을 새겼습니다."
彫刻家
Transliteration: chōkokuka
"彫刻家は金属に美しいデザインを彫りました。"
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