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engrave

en·grave [ in gráyv, en gráyv ] (past and past participle en·graved, present participle en·grav·ing, 3rd person present singular en·graves)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. carve or etch material: to carve or etch a hard surface with a design or lettering for decoration or printing
engraved a silver cup

2. carve or etch design: to carve or etch a design or lettering into a hard surface for decoration or printing
engraving a dedication on a watch

3. print image: to print an image, especially a raised image, from an engraved printing plate

4. impress something: to impress something deeply, e.g. a memory on the mind


en·grav·er noun
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