Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
graver
noun
/ˈɡreɪ.vər/
Definition
A tool used for engraving or a person who engraves.
Examples
- The graver slid smoothly across the copper plate, leaving a delicate line behind.
- She watched as the skilled graver brought the design to life on the stone.
Meaning
In the context of tools, a graver is specifically designed to cut into a surface, typically metal or wood, to create designs or inscriptions. As a noun referring to a person, it denotes someone who engages in the craft of engraving.
Synonyms
- engraver
- carver
- etcher
